Gracelyn Danae Ogden. Gracelyn 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 , 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 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 proceeded in death by Great grandma June Buckley Grandpa Mike Ogden Great grandpa Mirl Fielder Great grandma Reba sue Fielder Uncle Cleveland Hooks Uncle Jarrett Marshall Gracelyn is survived by Mother Mary Ogden Father LeRoy Hooks III and Stepfather Narvell McWilliams and Stepmother Caragan Howard Siblings sisters Madilyn Ogden, Faithlyn Hooks, Breelyn Hooks. Brother Josiah Hooks. Daevian McWilliams and Braylie McWilliams and Kaiden sanders and Kyson Howard. Grandparents Terri Ogden and Lauret Hooks Aunts and Uncles Lyndsey Ogden-Oaks Tommy Ogden Ryan Chavez Amber Chavez and Micah Ogden Mitchell Hooks Johnnie Fielder 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 a 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 be feel sorry for yourself. You may be gone on earth but you will forever live in our hearts and 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! Poem to read Matthew 19:14 Jesus said “ Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Psalm 23:6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.