Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President is the Chair of the OkMEA committee that communicates with ill or bereaved members of our association. Send the name of the member and their best e-mail address to her. Janis also maintains an email list of those who would like to receive information about members of the association.
Illness/Injury
Posted on February 21
George Mechling, Del City music teacher Brenda’s husband, is to have open heart surgery (triple bypass) on Friday, January 22. Brenda is going to take a 4-6 week leave of absence to take care of him. They both would appreciate our thoughts and prayers.
Recent Deaths
Send condolences to Jan Hulsey for the recent death of her father-in-law. Jan retired from teaching a number of years ago from Putnam City North.
Co-Chairman of Music at Mid-America Christian University, Kim Arnold’s grandfather passed away. Please send your condolences to her at:
Posted on January 9
It is with sadness I send information about William “Bill” Henry Smiley III ‘s death. Bill taught at Bridge Creek from 1987 – 2011. Graveside service will be January 10 at 3 PM at Memorial Park Cemetery at 13313 N. Kelley, OKC. And a second Memorial service and celebration will be held at the new Bridge Creek High School gym, 2209 E. Sooner Rd. Blanchard, OK 73010, Saturday, January 18, at 1 PM.
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Send your thoughts and prayers to retired Durant choral director, Carolyn Wilkins, at the death of her older sister, Paula.
Congratulations
Brenda Trammell has retired from teaching in the Jenks Public School district for 41 years. Please send your congratulations to her for her long tenure and excellent teaching to the students in this district.
Brenda Trammel
8943 E. 95th Place
Tulsa 74133
[email protected]
Deryla Dorsey has retired after many successful years of teaching at Shattuck. She has carved out a dynasty in her corner of Oklahoma and will really be missed. Send her an email or drop her a card.

Janis Dawson, OkMEA Past President
6721 Stonycreek Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
(405) 720-0889
[email protected]