Wanda 'Jeanne' Jean Bacher

Wanda Jean Bacher, known to many as 'Jeanne', went to be with her Lord on April 26, 2025, in Braggs, Oklahoma. She was born on April 12, 1941, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, to Warren and Emma Lou Gentry. Raised in Tecumseh, Jeanne attended school there and built the foundation of a life rooted in faith, service, and community. Jeanne married Ralph Bacher, her best friend’s older brother, and together they followed his Air Force career across the country while raising five children. In 1976, they made their home in Braggs, where they became pillars of the community. A devoted member of Braggs United Methodist Church, Jeanne served faithfully for many years as Church Treasurer and Adult Sunday School teacher. She was the last remaining active member at the time of the church’s closing and often volunteered for church camps and activities. Her dedication to faith extended into every aspect of her life. Professionally, Jeanne worked for several years at the telephone company and later served on the election board—a role she cherished. She was also an active member of the Braggs American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233, where she found joy in supporting community dinners and charitable programs such as the Angel Tree. Jeanne will be remembered for her compassion, empathy, and unwavering generosity. She gave freely of her time and resources to help those in need—often offering a warm meal or a kind word to strangers—while rarely asking for anything in return. Her deep faith guided her actions and prayers as she sought to share God’s love with everyone she met. She was a friend to many and a devoted wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Emma Lou Gentry; her brother, Richard Gentry; sister, Carol Ann; her husband, Ralph Bacher; and granddaughter, Kristina. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debbie and husband Mike, Carolyn, Charlotte and husband Marc, Teresa and husband Barry; her son, Danny and wife Gina, thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; brother, Warren Gentry; sisters, Kathy Crane and Sharon Keck; sister-in-law, Bernice and husband Charlie; many cousins; nieces; nephews; and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made in Jeanne’s name to Braggs Public School’s library fund, P.O. Box 59, 300 Madden Ave, Braggs, Oklahoma 74423. Viewing will be 12PM-7PM, Friday, May 2, 2025, with her family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A celebration of Jeanne’s life will be held 1PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs with Pastor David Stanfield officiating. The family of Wanda 'Jeanne' Jean Bacher has entrusted her care, service, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, 1224 East Poplar, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Wanda 'Jeanne' Jean Bacher

April 12, 1941 - April 26, 2025