Stella L. Osborn of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, at the age of 95.

Stella Lorain Osborn was born to Cecil and Mary Armstrong in Independence, Kansas on September 26, 1930. She lived in her early years in South Coffeyville, Kansas with her mother and siblings. As a young woman, she met her beloved husband John while working at the Pig Stand in Coffeyville, Kansas while John was home on leave from the Navy. Stella would leave Kansas to drive to San Diego, California to marry John. They were married in Whittier, California on March 17, 1945, at the home of relatives. They would later renew their vows in the Catholic church in National City, California. Upon John's discharge from the Navy, they returned to Coffeyville, Kansas, where they lived until 1955 when they moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, for John's employment at American Airlines. By this time, they were blessed with three children, John Dean, Michael and Kathy. They were married 73 years at the time of John's passing in 2018.

Stella was a talented and busy homemaker who loved canning, sewing and crocheting, all of which she was an expert and perfectionist. She made creations of hats, booties, scarves and doilies which were coveted by all who saw them. She loved gifting the special baby gifts to her family and friends. She followed her children in sports and cheerleading and made 100 cheerleading uniforms one summer. She and John loved Lake Keystone and after camping for years, built their dream home at the lake where she remained until the time of her death. Stella loved St. Patrick's church and was involved over the years in many activities.

Stella was proceeded in death by her son, John Dean and husband John. She is survived by her son, Michael Osborn of Sand Springs (Barbara) and her daughter, Kathy Waters (Paul O'Connell), daughter-in-law, Janet Jackson, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.

Stella had a deep love for her family, faith and church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A Rosary will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and a funeral mass on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. both at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151