Clydia Jurhee (Bowman) Robinett was born on January 4, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Bertha Bowman. She will be remembered for her sweet smile, generous heart, and fun-loving spirit. Clydia passed away just after midnight on June 9, 2026, at the age of 88.

Clydia grew up with three sisters: Doris, Deloris, and Janice. Doris and Deloris were the oldest, and Janice joined the family five years later. Her sisters were very special to her, and she would do anything for them and their families.

She attended Tuttle Public Schools, was active in the Girl Scouts, and remained lifelong best friends with Deloris Sullivan, affectionately known as “Pickles.” After attending one semester at the University of Oklahoma, Clydia met and married the love of her life, Jimmie Lee Robinett, on February 23, 1957. Together, Clydia and Jim began a lifetime of adventures. Their travels first took them to California, where they enjoyed sightseeing, picking fruits and vegetables, and meeting new people. They truly never met a stranger. Upon returning to Oklahoma, they purchased a home in Tuttle and later moved to Bridge Creek, and eventually settled on the family farm five miles east of Tuttle. There they farmed, ranched, and built the dream home they completed in 1980–1981.

Clydia devoted her life to Jim, their family, and the farming and ranching lifestyle they loved. For several years, they operated a custom harvesting business that took them from Oklahoma to Nebraska. She could outwork just about anyone—wrangling livestock, operating farm equipment, preparing meals for the harvest crews, and keeping up with endless loads of laundry. She tackled every task with a smile and greeted each new day ready to do it all again.

Clydia and Jim traveled extensively throughout the United States, enjoying fishing, hunting, and visiting friends and family. If you were ever invited to their home—or simply happened to be there at mealtime—you were treated not just to a meal, but to a feast. Her chicken-fried steak, ham, and beans with fried potatoes, fried okra, and homemade desserts  were legendary. Blackberry cobbler, made from berries picked behind the house, was a favorite among many. Food and hospitality were her love language. No child ever visited her home without being offered Oreos and a Pepsi in the summer or homemade hot chocolate in the winter.

Clydia was a lifelong member of the Tuttle Methodist Church. She especially enjoyed helping with the Women's Fall Bazaar, where she created beautiful Scherenschnitte artwork. Scherenschnitte, a German art form, meaning “scissor cuts.” She was always eager to help with church dinners and was known for bringing delicious samples of her cooking and baking to share with others.

Clydia is survived by her sister, Janice Gibson, and husband Ray, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, and her nieces and nephews: Larry and Bonnie Jones of Davis, Oklahoma; Gary and Reda Jones of Tuttle, Oklahoma; Theresa Lingle of Tuttle, Oklahoma; Vicki and Roy Stroman of San Antonio, Texas; Debra Bryan of San Antonio, Texas; Jack and LaDonna Gibson of Tuttle, Oklahoma; Laura Conner of Tuttle, Oklahoma; Melissa and Pat Cope of Macomb, Oklahoma; and John and Elly Gibson of Mustang, Oklahoma. She is also survived by a multitude of extended family members and dear friends, all of whom held a special place in her heart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lee Robinett; her parents, Clyde and Bertha Bowman; her sisters, Doris Jones and Deloris McDonald; her nieces, Julia Jones and Connie Perkins; her nephews-in-law, John Conner and Steve Bryan; and her great-nieces, Amesa Lingle and Janna Lynch.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the many home health caregivers and the staff of Arbor House Assisted Living  Center, and the hospice workers who lovingly cared for our sweet and special aunt during the last four years of her life. Your kindness, compassion, and dedication made a tremendous impact on our family and will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Group at the Tuttle Methodist Church.

Clydia's legacy of hard work, hospitality, faith, and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.