Christine Harjo, a resident of Henryetta passed away Monday, December 18th in Henryetta at the age of 89. She was born December 18th, 1928 in Wetumka to Lewis Marshal and Mandy (Herron) Marshall. She worked as a cook at Graham #32 School for 34 years. She was a member of Hickory Ground #1 Church in Salem.

She is preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Harjo in 2001. Also by a son, James Harjo, two grandchildren, Craig Bucktrot and Utah Johnson, six brothers and seven sisters.

She is survived by nine children: Drew Johnson & wife Mary of Wetumka;
Mary Wagner & husband Steve of Wetumka;
Frank Harjo of Salem;
Mandy Harjo of Mounds;
Karen Powell & husband Jerry of Wetumka;
Anna Harjo of Okmulgee;
William Harjo & wife Rosalie of Dustin;
Ben Harjo & wife Joleta of Enid;
Judy Montiel & husband Eddie of Henryetta;
Twenty one grandchildren;
Forty one great grandchildren;
Six great-great grandchildren;
Also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

Viewing for Mrs. Harjo will be on Friday, December 21st at Integrity Funeral Service from noon until 4:00 pm. Procession will leave the funeral home at 4:00 p.m., Friday to Hickory Ground #1 Church.

Wake services are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Friday, at Hickory Ground #1 Church.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Hickory Ground #1 Church with Rev. Mitchell Taylor & Rev. Woody Fields officiating. Interment will follow at Mrs. Harjo's residence in Salem under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Harjo's grandsons, Greg Thomas, Kevin Bucktrot, Cameron Powell, Jon Harjo, Johnny Johnson, & Eddie Montiel. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Wagner, Frank Harjo, William Harjo, Drew Harjo, Ben Harjo & Steve Wagner.