Zula Ann Owens

Zula "Ann" Owens was called to heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 be reunited with her husband Bill, daughter Shirl, and son Dave. She was born June 2, 1938 in Durant, Oklahoma. Her parents were William & Margaret Rigsby. It was there in Durant she met the love of her life Billy Owens. They got married in Bonham, Texas on March 10, 1951. Billy joined the Marines and Ann became a Marine wife of 73 years. During those years, she gave birth to 3 wonderful children and raised them while they moved around the United States to different duty stations. Settling in Owasso, Oklahoma, she made lifelong friends quickly with her neighbors and worked for Owasso Elementary schools in the cafeterias cooking and serving lunch to the children. These neighbors, along with her son, stayed beside and helped her survive the death of her Husband in 2022.
She loved to take cruises, travel, shop and take care of her animals, Gamble and Big Boy. If you ever needed to know where she was on Fridays @ 1:00, look no further than in the chair of her favorite hairdresser.
She was preceded in Death by her husband Billie Owens, son Dave Owens and daughter Shirley Myers along with several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by son Terry Owens, Brother Paul Rigsby, grandchildren Tiffany Thompson, Shaun Owens, Autumn Storm Law, and Justin Storm.
Her final resting place will be at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with her husband Bill.

Donations may be made to: The Herman House where she was when she passed.