Harriett Bigpond

Harriet Louise Babe Thirsty Bigpond, daughter of Katie Mae Stayathome and Adam George Thirsty Sr. was born September 15, 1944 in Bunch, Oklahoma and departed this life to be with our Lord on February 16, 2013 in Stilwell, Oklahoma at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 1 day. She was a great artist who loved to draw and paint. She also enjoyed all types of craft. She would go shopping often as long as she got to go out to eat during the trip. She pastored Indian United Methodist Church for several years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends especially her nieces and nephews and would do anything for them. Harriett was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy Bigpond, 2 step sons Gene and Tim Bigpond, 1 sister Sharon Sue Thirsty and 1 sisterin law Phyllis Bigpond. She is survived by a very loving family that includes 5 sisters Marietta Duncan and husband Roger, Melissa Carson all of Stilwell, OK, Wynema Cragg and husband Robert of Oktaha, OK, Deloris Woods and husband Bill, Carolyn Thirsty all of Stilwell, OK, 2 brothers Tyrone Smith and wife Vickie of Oklahoma City, OK, Adam Thirsty Jr. and wife Emma of Stilwell, OK, uncle John Stayathome of Stilwell, OK, 1 step son Niegel Bigpond and wife Pat of Mounds, OK, step mother Wilie Mae Thirsty, a loving nephew Nathan Rider who loved and care for Harriett. Two special children she raised Bradley and Ellis, step grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive her. Services at 1 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at RobertsReedCulver Chapel.