Ms. Essie Giggers

November 19, 1922 - October 4, 2020

Masks are required while in the building viewing, and for all funeral and graveside services. Essie Merrill Giggers was born in Humperville Arkansas on November 19th, 1922 to Dave and Frances Giggers. She was the second of 8 children born to that union. Merrill (as she was called by family and friends) was kind, loyal and above all loving to everyone she knew. She grew up in Elmore City, OK, graduated from Wynnewood High School, and had a Bachelors degree from the HBCU, Langston University. Merrill was the proud mother of two sons, Milford Joe Moore (preceded in death), and Tyrone Moore. She assumed the role of mother to her two grandchildren as well: Tyrone Booker and Tamara Williams. Merrill worked and retired as a civilian worker at Tinker Air Force Base. She was a member of the Northeast Church of Christ here in Oklahoma City. Merrill loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren who called her GG and shopping with her sisters. But her favorite past time was eating. Oh how she loved to eat. Merrill, just shy of her 98th birthday, was called home Sunday morning October 4, 2020. She had her son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren at her bedside in her home when the Lord called upon her. Job well done Essie Merrill! She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Milford, brother Luther, sisters Doris, and Sandra. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her son Tyrone; grandkids Tyrone Jr., and Tamara; great-grandkids Christopher, Estavion, Tiarra, Andrea, Kerri, Jasmine, Chaden, Aidan, and Liam; Great-great-grandkids Aaliyah, Dapree Jr,DeJuan, Tyree, D’Moni, D’Andre,Milo, and Fernando. Her Brothers Robert Earl, Cleveland (Dump) and sisters Janice and Anna, a host of cousins nieces nephews and friends.