Darcee Yancey passed away Feb. 20, 2024. Darcee was born Dec. 6, 1961 in Shawnee, OK to Marion J. Baptiste and Neoma (Pensoneau) Baptiste. She married the love of her life, Dwight Yancey on Sept. 7th, 1985 in Shawnee. Together they were co-owners of Shawnee Dry Cleaners. She was a member of the Potawatomi Tribe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Marion “Leroy” Baptiste, and a great nephews: Ethan Marsh, Jeffrey Baptiste, and Storm O’Brien.
Survivors include her husband: Dwight Yancey of the home, daughter: Ashley Gatlin and husband Tony of Meeker, son: Ryan Yancey and wife Sommer of Shawnee, son: Andrew Yancey and wife Shelby of Shawnee, grandchildren: Bode and Bailyn Gatlin of Meeker, siblings: Barbara Orr, Monju Downing, Robert Baptiste, Chuck Baptiste, Mike Baptiste, Ricky Baptiste, Nita Baptiste, Greg Baptiste, Mary Baptiste, Tim Baptiste, Suzette Baptiste, and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
Viewing and visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Walker Funeral and Cremation Service. Memorial services will be 3 pm Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church.
