Chi Omega - Oklahoma State University

Χ Ω 2 The Tau Beta Hoot Mary Alice Littlejohn Flanagan '69 shared, "Margo has one of the world's greatest laughs! I can hear it plainly in my mind. She was a person who laughed often. She could be very funny herself and always had a great sense of humor." Keeping Chi Omega ever at heart, Margo has cherished the wonderful relationships she formed with her Tau Beta sisters and remains close with at least a dozen Chi Omegas. "We have always had so much fun together," Barbara Lewis Perry '69 recalled. "Margo has been one of my closest friends since we graduated. We traveled all over the world together with many other longtime friends." Not long after graduating from OSU and getting married, Margo and her husband, Kent, moved to Madison, Wisconsin, when he was transferred for work. Unbeknownst to Margo, Nancy Wightman King '69 had also recently relocated to Madison because of her husband's job and didn't know anyone in town. "I was never so glad to see someone," Nancy stated. "We painted together, shopped, played bridge, and endured the coldest winter I can remember. I've always looked up to her and will always cherish our times together. Margo is an exceptional lady." Although Margo achieved success in her own right before becoming a Chi Omega, her membership in Tau Beta helped prepare her for future professional endeavors. "She developed leadership and management skills which assisted her in owning her own bridal business," Beverly Dickson Philbeck '69 said. Nancy Deaver Sharrock '69 added, "Her membership and leadership roles in Chi Omega further helped her to develop the skills that propelled her in her career." After graduating, Margo worked as a couture buyer at Miss Jackons's in Tulsa before opening Beshara's Formal Wear and Bridal Salon; she sold her store and retired in 2007. Margo and her husband, Kent, have three daughters, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. Together, they've generously donated their time, energy, talents, and money to many organizations in Tulsa. They've also been avid supporters of OSU football, basketball, golf, and academics. Margo was recently diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's and lives in a memory care unit in a Tulsa retirement community. What three words best describe Margo? "Loving, loyal, and fun—still is!" – Terry Nostrand Dupree '68 "Generous, loyal, and classy." – Barbara Lewis Perry '69 "Classy, talented, and fun."– Beverly Dickson Philbeck '69 "Intelligent, fun, and beautiful."– Nancy Deaver Sharrock '69 An Ideal Chi O Woman (Continued from page 1) Kay McKinney Hendricks '50 is still painting and doing native bead work. Her closest friend is Marilyn Vassar Heath '50. Kay says she is having a wonderful life in Houston, TX! Patricia Shaw Cellier '60 lives in Choctaw, OK, where she is involved with Whiz Kids, a tutoring program with a nearby school. She is also active in her church and has been married for 59 years. Email: patcel@cox.net Marsha Wieman Patterson '61 has 11 Tau Beta sisters with whom she travels every fall to catch up, see the sights, and talk, talk, talk. She lives in Springfield, MO. Email: marsha.s.patterson@gmail.com Pat Harper McGarry '63 and her husband, John, enjoy retirement by living in Naples, FL, for eight months and Massachusetts for four to take advantage of a full year of warmth. They have six grandchildren and see them throughout the year. Pat is active in the community and is always meeting new Chi Omega sisters from other chapters. Pat and John are taking a four- month world cruise in January 2020. Email: jake-angel@comcast.net Lois Gore Anderson '64 loves spending time with Nancy Goddard Roberts '64, Joel Raymond McWilliams '64, Linda Holton Lynch '64, and Kathy Reams Spanier '64; their class sisterhood is still going strong. "Chi Omega bonds are everlasting!" Lois lives in Tulsa, OK, and enjoys traveling, gardening, knitting, and loving on her grandchildren. Deborah Coltharp Owens '69 wonders where the 50 years since joining Tau Beta have gone. She has enjoyed her recently renewed acquaintance with her sisters. Since retiring, Deborah spends her time playing with her grandchildren, rug hooking, knitting, gardening, and traveling. She says life is good in Chico, CA. Email: rxdeb@aol.com Nancy Deaver Sharrock '69 says that it seems like yesterday that she met her Chi Omega sisters who have remained close and supportive for 50 years. Nancy is learning how to be retired in Oklahoma City. Email: nsharrock13@gmail.com Vernona Dow DeCarlo '85 had an amazing time in Green Mountain Valley, CO, with her Tau Beta sisters. They sang Chi O songs, told old stories, and reminded themselves just how precious the Tau Beta sisterhood is! Vernona lives in Oklahoma City, OK. Email: nonadecarlo503@hotmail.com Sarah Phillips Francisco '99 moved from Rochester, NY, to Rockwall, TX, with her family in 2019. She looks forward to attending alumnae events soon. Email: osuhoot99@gmail.com Kacie Kirk Mullins '03 moved to Salado, TX, started a new speech language pathologist job, and bought a new home. Email: kacie.mullins7@gmail.com Sarah Stark Higginbotham '09 works in orthopedic surgery at OSSO in Oklahoma City. She and her husband, Stephen, have two dogs and recently went to Alaska to celebrate their five-year anniversary. Sarah enjoys staying active and ran in the OKC Memorial Marathon on a relay team. Email: sstark1107@gmail.com Kelsey Smith '11 moved back to her hometown of Tulsa to open her own business as a functional nutritionist and chiropractor. Email: kelsey.loree.smith@gmail.com Morgan Hannabass Chapman '12 married her college sweetheart, Fred, an Alpha Gamma Rho from OSU. They live on his family ranch near Ardmore where Fred is the ranch manager. Morgan serves on several nonprofit boards and took on the role of ARIC for Chi Omega last year. Email: mahchapman@yahoo.com Alumnae News

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