Obit of Batcheller, Mary Lee Carleton - Washington County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Gene Phillips  <okarchives@comcast.net>    01 Jul 2007
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Batcheller, Mary Lee Carleton

January 11, 1935 - December 9, 2006 Mary Lee was born in 
Bartlesville, Oklahoma to loving parents, Lee and Leola Carleton. She 
was born midday on January 11, 1935. The majority of her childhood 
was spent in Chandler, Oklahoma, spending summers with her Granny Mo 
lly Gunn. Mary Lee spent much of her childhood focused on her 
academics, music and studying literature. She graduated in 1953 from 
Chandler High School as Salutatorian. After graduation, Mary Lee 
attended college and started her young family. Through the years, 
Mary Lee raised her two boys, James (Alex) DeVilbiss and Eric 
Devilbiss, supported herself through school and graduated with 
honors, with a Master's degree in Library Science from the University 
of Oklahoma. Mary Lee was associated with many univ ersities and 
libraries over the years, which include The City Library of Chickasa, 
Oklahoma, as the head librarian at Oklahoma University and as a 
bibliographer at Cal Poly Tech in California. After moving to 
California, she met and fell in love with Oliver A. (Jolly) 
Batcheller. They married on May 23, 1984. Over the years, they 
traveled the world, extended their hearts to all that they 
encountered, and lectured worldwide on horticulture. Mary Lee will be 
forever remembered for her love of animals, mus ic, literature and, 
of course, plants. Mary Lee was a dedicated gardener-that led her to 
have many designs and ideas for her ever changing gardens. She showed 
a great talent and love for sewing and throughout her life made many 
beautiful quilts. All that knew her described her as a quiet woman, 
but when she spoke, people took note. She was gentle and kind, with a 
huge heart. Mary Lee was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lee 
and Leola Carleton and former husband, Oliver A. (Jolly) Batcheller. 
She i s survived by sons, James (Alex) DeVilbiss of Absarokee, 
Montana, Eric DeVilbiss of Montclair, California and John Batcheller 
of Ontario, California; granddaughters, Whitney DeVilbiss of 
Absarokee, Montana and Paige DeVilbiss of Corona, California; 
brother, Howard Carleton and sister-in-law, Carol Carleton of 
Tishomingo, Oklahoma; nephew, Brian Carleton and his wife, Donna 
Carleton, their three children, Cole, Kadi and Karri Carleton of fort 
Worth, Texas; niece, Crystal Whitfield and daughters. Mary Lee w as 
known for supporting and extending her help to fulfill the dreams of 
all her friends and family. She was always there if someone needed a 
shoulder to cry on and to help you get back on your feet. Mary Lee 
was an extraordinary woman who inspired many and will be greatly 
missed. We love you, Mary Lee, Mom, Grannie, Aunt Mary Lee and you 
will be missed! Please visit www.cbknot.com/MaryLee.htm to post 
condolences and get charity donation information.

Published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on 12/12/2006.
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