A celebration of life for Dorothy J. Quickle will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Cameron Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Teel, Pastor officiating.

Burial will follow in the Walters Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Dorothy J. Quickle, 84, Lawton, surrounded by her family, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Lawton.  She was born August 30, 1934 west of Walters to Tillman George and Ruth (Berry) Thompson. Dorothy grew up west of Walters and graduated from Ahpeatone High School where she played basketball. She married the love of her life, A.D. Quickle on July 28, 1951 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were married for 67 years. They made their home in Lawton where she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator and was later promoted to chief supervisor. Dorothy later joined her husband helping him with the family business. Several years later she received her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Cameron University. She taught first grade at Westwood Elementary for many years before retiring. She was active in several educational organizations before and after retirement. Teaching was Dorothy's passion, not only with her students but also with the youth at church. She taught Sunday school for many years and was involved in sponsoring youth activities. She was active in the ladies church organizations and was a deacon's wife. She has been a member of Cameron Baptist Church since 1956. Dorothy loved her family, friends, watching sports and fishing but above all she loved the Lord.

She is survived by her husband A.D. of the home, daughter, Tammy Muirhead of Lawton, grandson, Matthew Muirhead of Lawton, sister, Lynda Blythe and husband Carroll of Walters, and sister-in-law, Lee Thompson of Walters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Betty Houston, one brother, Kenneth Thompson and brother-in-law Freddie Houston.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Legacy, Cameron Baptist Church, 2621 SW C Ave., Lawton, OK 73505.