Iris M. Proctor, 82, Longtime Sallisaw Resident, Passes Away

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Iris M. Proctor, a longtime resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 82. Proctor worked as a wallpaper hanger for 47 years and was an active member of the Assembly of God church. She enjoyed various hobbies, including horseback riding, cooking, canning vegetables, reading, sewing, and embroidering.

Why it matters

Iris Proctor's passing marks the end of an era for Sallisaw, as she was a fixture in the community for over six decades. Her dedication to her work and her involvement in the local church highlight the importance of community ties and the impact that long-term residents can have on a small town.

The details

Proctor was born on June 29, 1943, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Bedford Ray and Ruby Lena Fazier Manly. She lived in Sallisaw for 60 years and worked as a wallpaper hanger for 47 years. Proctor was of the Assembly of God faith and enjoyed a variety of hobbies, including horseback riding, cooking, canning vegetables, reading, sewing, and embroidering.

• Iris M. Proctor was born on June 29, 1943.
• Proctor passed away on February 25, 2026, at the age of 82.