Imogene Delta French, known lovingly as Imy, passed away Oct. 31, 2025. Imy was born on Dec. 14, 1939. Imy shared a beautiful life with her late husband, John Edward French, whom she lovingly lost after more than two decades of marriage. Imy spent her early years devoted to homemaking, ensuring her home was a warm and loving haven for her children. Once they had grown, she transitioned into a fulfilling career as a florist, a profession she embraced for over 30 years between Grave’s Floral and Mary Jane’s in Shawnee, OK.
She is survived by her sons James Wylie and wife Vickie of Shawnee, and Jeffery French of Shawnee; her daughter Sheila Downey of Norman; and her son Joseph French and wife Kassy of Oklahoma City. Imy also leaves behind her sister Genevieve Hensley of Euless, TX, and brothers Jackie McElfresh and Donald McElfresh, both of Shawnee.
Preceding her in death were her beloved husband John Edward French, her mother Maggie McElfresh, father James McElfresh, daughter-inlaw Kim French, and nine siblings.
