Ann Nation of Mead, Okla. joined her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday July 27, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1928 to Frank S. Gillette and Alma R. (Rogers) Gillette. Ann married William D. Nation in Dallas, Texas on Sept. 4, 1960.
Ann was a long-time member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church where she taught children’s camps, vacation bible school and many years of children’s Sunday school. She was employed by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance agency for many years as a computer operator. Ann was known for her incredible quilts winning a blue ribbon at the county fair, she also enjoyed crocheting.
Mrs. Nation is survived by her beloved sons, John Whitworth and wife Marie of Kaufman, Texas, Bobby Whitworth of Tool, Texas, Donald Nation and wife Dawna of Alba, Texas, Billy Nation of Brookston, Texas, and Bobby Nation and wife Tina of Dallas, Texas; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Nation was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Alma Gillette, husband, William “Bill” Nation on March 27, 2011, brothers, Frank Gillette and Roger Gillette, and sister, Corrine Wilson.
A celebration of her life was held Wednesday, July 29 at the Holmes~Coffey~Murray Chapel with Bro. Randy Lewis officiating. 
Services under the direction of Holmes~Coffey~Murray Funeral Home in Durant, Okla. www.holmescoffeymurray.com
