Rena Joan Dunlap

Rena Joan Dunlap, 68, of Braggs, Oklahoma, passed away on February 6, 2025, after facing several health challenges. She was born on April 15, 1956, to Donald J. and Pauline (Johnson) Goble. In her younger years, Rena had a deep love for horses and often said she should have been a veterinarian due to her passion for animals. She had a special way of spoiling every dog and cat she encountered, a trait that continued throughout her life. Her beloved pets—her cat, Kitty K, and dogs, Basco and Roxie—will surely miss her presence. Before health issues prevented her from working, Rena was employed as a security guard. She found joy in simple pleasures, especially watching her favorite television shows—The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Gunsmoke. Even when she could no longer travel much, these shows brought her comfort and entertainment. Rena met and married the love of her life, Harley Dunlap, with whom she shared many cherished years until his passing. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, especially her sisters. Though she and Donna had their lifelong “little squabbles,” their bond remained strong through the years. Rena will be remembered for her love of animals, her resilience, and the warmth she brought to those around her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. As with most great grandma’s, her pride and joy were her great granddaughters, Anna and Gloria Horton. She also had a grand granddaughter Alexius by her deceased grandson Blaine Dunlap. Rena is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harley Dunlap; her grandson, Blaine Dunlap; and niece, Shelby Dawn Veach. Those left to cherish Rena’s memory are her daughter, Cylie Horton of Braggs; grandson, Stephen Horton and wife Hallie of Muskogee; granddaughters, Harley Horton of Braggs, and Joanie Horton of Muskogee; sisters, Donna Darnell and Kathy Gulley both of Braggs; brother, Ron Goble and wife Carol of Oklahoma City; extended family; and friends. The family is honoring Rena’s wishes by having her cremated. There are no services planned at this time. The family of Rena Joan Dunlap her entrusted her care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555 Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Rena Joan Dunlap

April 15, 1956 - February 6, 2025