Mary Lou (Albertson) Boykin was born on October 18, 1937 in Alma, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond Cecil Albertson and Cora (Freeman) Albertson.  She passed away from this life on June 7, 2023 in Durant, OK at the age of 85 years 7 months and 20 days.  She married Haston Jess Boykin Sr on October 17, 1953 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Together they lived and raised their family in Soper.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Haston Boykin Sr; parents, Raymond and Cora Albertson; brother, J.R. Albertson; sisters, Beverly Wagner and Helen Davenport; and grandson, Daniel Boykin.

Mary enjoyed working with flowers, going to church, and doing crafts.  She had a strong will and fought for what was hers.  Mary was a caregiver.  She cared for her husband for almost 40 years while he was sick.  Mary was a member of the Victory Assembly of God Church of Rattan. She loved the Lord and truly enjoyed attending every chance she could. Most of all, she loved her family.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mary is survived by her sons, Haston Boykin Jr. of Soper OK, Tony Boykin and wife Pam of Hugo, OK; daughters, Donna Francies and husband Jessie of Hugo, OK, Valerie Needham and husband Darrell of Soper, OK; brothers, David Albertson and wife Reba of Pocola, OK, Bill Albertson of Oklahoma; sisters, Gayle Kannedi and husband Allen of Pocola, OK, Betty Risley of Pocola, OK; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 9 great great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.