Ellen Tifft, 74, of Sapulpa went to be with the Lord Jesus on November 18th, 2019,
while being attended to and comforted by her family.
Ellen was born July 7th, 1945 in Newalla, Oklahoma to Oral and Martha Williams.
She retired from retail sales at Kmart and was a gifted floral designer for various
florists and a funeral home.
Ellen married John Long on or about 1962, with that marriage producing two
children, John and Lesley.
Ellen married Robert Koyn in 1970, with that marriage producing two children,
Robert and Steven.
Ellen married the love of her life, Bobby Tifft, in 2003, and remained married until
the time of her passing.
Ellen enjoyed life to the fullest loved to laugh and spend time outdoors, play softball,
pan for gold, camp, and cook for crowds while spending quality time with her family
and friends. Everybody was welcome at her table.
Ellen had a compassionate heart, never met a stranger and was loved by all. She will
be deeply missed.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Oral and Martha Williams, and her
brother Robert Williams.
Ellen is survived by her loving husband Bobby Tifft,
Children;
John Long (Lisa) Jacksonville, FL, Lesley Donohue (John) Sapulpa, OK, Robert Koyn,
Mannford, OK, Steven Koyn (Laura) Mannford, OK.
Grandchildren;
Natasha Gallegos (Jarrod), Kimberly Easter (Christopher), Tanner Long (Renee), Zach
Long, (Tia), Justin Neeley (Gina), Dylan Koyn, Matthew Koyn and Hunter Koyn
(Jaycee).
Great Grandchildren;
Zia, Zayden, Mason, Zayda, Molly, Lucas, Zylar and Addie.
Brother;
Vernon Williams, Nowata, OK
Sisters;
Zelah Kear, Sand Springs, OK, and Jackie Guest (Paul) Sand Springs, OK.
Along with a host of other relatives and friends.
Services to celebrate Ellen’s life will be held at the Mannford Church of Christ, 104
Farrow Drive Mannford, OK 74044, on Saturday, November 23rd at 10am, with
Tony Keesee officiating. Graveside services will be held directly after.
Visitation will be come and go on Friday November 22nd from 8:30am to 8pm at
Smith Funeral Home, 1208 S Main St. Sapulpa, OK 74066.
Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
