Gracelyn Danae Ogden was born February 23, 2011, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Mary Ogden.

From early on, you could tell that she was an angel placed here on earth to bless many people.

Gracelyn overcame many obstacles in her years. From being told she was deaf, being told she had early signs of lupus, and being told she would never be able to play sports, she did it all. Gracelyn was able to overcome all obstacles in her life with grace. She learned sign language and even taught her family and friends. She was also able to be involved in sports; she not only tried but also made the volleyball team. Gracelyn loved to read, dance, draw, as well as show off her gymnastics abilities, laugh, and spend time with her family. She was Christian and was baptized 3 years ago. Gracelyn dreamed that after graduation, she would return the favor to young children and become a deaf ed teacher.

Gracelyn is preceded in death by Great Grandma June Buckley, Grandpa Mike Ogden, Great Grandpa Mirl Fielder, Great Grandma Reba Sue Fielder, Uncle Cleveland Hooks, and Uncle Jarrett Marshall.

Gracelyn is survived by her mother, Mary Ogden; father, LeRoy Hooks III; stepfather, Narvell McWilliams; and stepmother, Caragan Howard; sisters Madilyn Ogden, Faithlyn Hooks, and Breelyn Hooks; and brother Josiah Hooks. Daevian McWilliams, Braylie McWilliams, Kaiden Sanders, and Kyson Howard; Grandparents Terri Ogden and Lauret Hooks; Aunts and Uncles Lyndsey Ogden-Oaks, Tommy Ogden, Ryan Chavez, Amber Chavez, Micah Ogden, Mitchell Hooks, Johnnie Fielder, and Ariel Brison

Too many cousins to name…………

Gracelyn’s life, although may have been short, she left us all with amazing memories. Her laugh could brighten anyone’s day. Her smile would lighten up the room. Her jokes would make you laugh even when they were corny. Gracelyn blessed us with examples of true love, without conditions. She showed us what true grace was and how to never give up or allow yourself to feel sorry for yourself. You may be gone on earth, but you will forever live in our hearts, minds, and spirits. We are so blessed to have known you and shared space with you and to have loved you. Our beautiful Angel… Our beautiful sunflower… Our ray of sunshine… we will forever love you!