Mary Lou "Mrs. O" Oxenrider

Mary Lou “Mrs. O” Oxenrider, 98, of Creston passed away at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, after a period of declining health.

Known by many as “Toots” she was born on June 22, 1928, and was raised in Chippewa Lake. She graduated from Westfield High School and on July 31, 1948, she married Glenn R. Oxenrider. Glenn preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 2014. “Mrs. O” loved children and spent 47 years as a Brownie Troup Leader in Creston having retired in 2008. She taught, guided and nurtured young girls in the community. She also helped with the Summer Playground Program, camp at Frary’s Woods, Bible School at Sterling United Methodist Church as well as volunteered with the Salvation Army, Mountain Mission and the Creston Ox Roast. Wherever there were kids, she was there to help, and she made a great impact in the lives of many.

Surviving are her two children, Judy Oxenrider and her companion that ”Toots” loved, Sam Moyer of Creston and Jack Oxenrider and his wife, Jessanne of Peebles; 3 granddaughters, Marissa, Amanda and Kele and two great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her mother, her father and brothers, Robert Frederick and Roy.

Friends may call Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 5-7 p.m. at Murray Funeral Home in Creston where services will be held at 7:00 p.m. A private interment will be held at Creston Maple Mound Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a local charity of choice.