EllaMae Gordon, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, having bravely faced a battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family in her final moments. Born on September 25, 1951, in Wewokia, Oklahoma, EllaMae was the daughter of Jimmy Lee Sr. and Ilene Gordon. She grew up with a strong foundation of love and resilience, values that she carried throughout her life.
EllaMae attended Butner High School, where she cultivated a love for learning and the arts. Her youthful spirit and passion for life were infectious, traits that remained with her throughout her years. EllaMae was predeceased by her parents, her siblings Jimmy Lee (Junior) Gordon and Leroy Gordon, her children Randell Gordon, Rhonda Gordon, and Shaver McGregor, as well as her grandson Nickolas Ross. Despite these profound losses, she remained a pillar of strength for her family.
EllaMae's greatest joy in life was her family, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to their well-being. She was the attentive and loving mother to her surviving children—Benjamin Gordon, Lee Windlam, Tony Gordon and Cheryl Runyon, and Ashley McGregor-Combs. Her nurturing spirit extended to her grandchildren, Marcus, Isabel, Roberto, Trayvon, Tori, Zeaonna, Zoryhanna, Preston Shavar, Phillip, Zyonna, and Zamarionna, as well as to her great-grandchildren Miracle, Kailani, Amari, and Ky'aire. EllaMae's sister, Yvonne White, also survives her, and together they shared countless cherished memories.
Known for her unwavering dedication to her family, EllaMae was always there to listen, support, and celebrate the milestones of her loved ones. Her home was a sanctuary of warmth and kindness, where every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild knew they were deeply valued and loved.
EllaMae's life will be celebrated on July 18, 2026, at a service by the serene Wewoka Lake in Wewoka, Oklahoma. It is fitting that this celebration of life will take place in a setting that mirrors the tranquility and beauty she brought into the lives of those around her.
In honor of EllaMae's life and her enduring legacy of love and care, the family suggests that donations be made to a charity of your choice, reflecting her spirit of generosity and compassion.
EllaMae Gordon's life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and family. Her legacy will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.
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July 18, 2026
Wewoka LakeWewoka Oklahoma
Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord,
across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints
in the sand, one belonging to me
and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest
and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed you the most,
you would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child,
I love you and will never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
