Mrs. Minnie Mae Mason

January 22, 1922 - September 27, 2020

Affectionately known as "Gonga" Masks are required while in the building viewing, and for all funeral and graveside services. On January 22, 1922, a bubbling, baby girl arrived in this world to Malachi and Minnie Nowling Saddler, whom she was named after. She was born and raised in Okmulgee. Throughout her life, she loved the arts which included singing and drawing. While attending Dunbar High School, she was a member of the Thespian Club and sang in the school choir. She and her BFFs, Juanita McDaniels and Adine Byrd, sang trios at many events in Okmulgee. She was also a varsity cheerleader. Upon graduation, Minnie entered Langston University where she met the love of her life, Walter O. Mason, Jr. She was an art major and sang in the university choir. Walter was drafted into the army and after marriage; she joined him before he was deployed overseas. Minnie spent the rest of her life catering to her family which she did with undying, unconditional love. She was always the one friends would go to for help, both advisory and financially, many times with no reciprocation. She attended many functions with Walter, especially while he was employed as a Vice President at the University of Oklahoma. She attended several bowl games in Miami and New Orleans. She also accompanied him to South Korea where he taught Human Relations courses. She was the “hostess with the mostest” and had an array of dishes to fit every occasion. She loved hosting holiday dinners and was known for her delicious pies, from sweet potato to coconut crème. The Mason Family were charter members of Faith Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member of the Senior Choir, Missionary Society and Deaconess Board. She attended regularly until her health failed her, but continued to contribute financially to Faith’s organizations and events. Minnie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Walter O. Mason, Jr., son, Walter O. “Butch” Mason III, and Rhoderick “Buckie” Mason. Brothers, Malachi, Horace, and Donald Saddler; sisters, Edith Brown, Elizabeth Williams, Doris Saddler, Betty January, and Margaret Brown. Cherishing her memory are her daughter, Sylvia Powell, Southfield, MI, daughter-in-law, Linda Mason, Oklahoma City, sister-in-law, Hattie Powell, Tulsa; grandchildren, Kelly Mason, Rhoderick Mason, Demetria Mason, all of Oklahoma City, John Powell, III, Southfield, MI, and Courtney Powell, Indianapolis, IN; 10 great grandchildren, and 6 great, great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Live Streaming Instructions Requirements ● Must have a Facebook Account or Facebook Messenger Account ● Must have internet access Steps to View Live Stream 1. Log in to your Facebook account. 2. Search for the Rolfe Funeral Home‘s Facebook page (Search: Rolfe Funeral Home). ***There are 2 Rolfe Facebook pages, DO NOT go to the Rolfe Funeral Home Inc. page.*** 3. After entering your search, a list of results will display. a. Select the page titled, “Rolfe Funeral Home” 4. Scroll down the Rolfe Funeral Home Facebook page until you see the Live Stream. The Live Stream will not be available until the service begins. Thank you, CTS Marketing Solutions www.CTSSolutionsOK.com (405) 652-9922