Janie Marie Braden

     Janie Marie Braden died November 12, 2026, in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years 8 months 1 day. A Rosary will be held from 6PM to 8PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the Wadley’s Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Friday, November 20, 2026, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Purcell, entrusted to the care of Wadley’s Funeral Service.

     Janie was born March 11, 1950, in Purcell, Oklahoma to William Thomas and Susan Gillmartin (Laggan) Hooper. She grew up in Lexington, completing her education at Lexington High School in 1968. Her life unfolded with vibrant diversity; she ventured into entrepreneurship, served diligently as secretary for both Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church and the University of Oklahoma's Political Science Department. In June 1980, Janie found her lifelong partner in Michael Braden, with whom she lovingly nurtured their family. A woman of many passions, she was an avid quilter, and amazing seamstress, and gardener, finding particular joy in yellow flowers that evoked the warmth of the sun. Her commitment to community was evident through her years as Life Teen Director for the youth and member of the Altar Society at her church. Janie's heart was boundless, overflowing with devotion to her family, especially her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, with whom she treasured every moment. Her presence was a beacon of love and light to all who knew her.

     Janie is preceded in death by her parents, William and Susan Hooper; her brother, Bill Hooper; her sister, Catherine Agin; and her brother-in-law, Billy James. Survivors include her husband, Michael Braden; her children, Kathy Hooper, Karri Hooper, John Warden, Michelle Hull and husband, Tyler, Sean Braden, Charlie Braden and wife, Taylor; her 18 grandchildren, Victoria, Madison, Katelyn, Curtis, Kasey, Cody, Mikey, Matthew, Ally, Tristan, Gabriel, Aubrey, Charlie, Mickey, Willow, Peyton, Morgan, Collen; her 11 great grandchildren; her siblings, Janice James, Priscilla Eschbach and husband, Carl, Linda Hayes, Michael Hooper and wife, Bonita, John Hooper and wife, Paula, Theresa Hooper; and her numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.