Darcee Dee (Baptiste) Yancey

Shawnee resident Darcee Yancey, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family and friends.

Viewing and visitation will be Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Walker Funeral and Cremation Service.  A memorial ceremony will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Immanuel Baptist Church. 

Darcee was born December 6, 1961 in Shawnee, OK to Marion J. Baptiste and Neoma (Pensoneau) Baptiste. She was ninth of thirteen children. She married the love of her life, Dwight Yancey on September 7th, 1985 in Shawnee. Together they were co-owners of Shawnee Dry Cleaners.  She was a member of the Potawatomi Tribe.  Darcee loved going to the family lake place at Lake Eufaula. She loved to travel and spend time with her many friends. She enjoyed anything Disney and having Sunday dinners with her children and grandchildren. Darcee lived life to the fullest and was always up for a good time. She was so loved and will be missed immensely.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Marion "Leroy" Baptiste, and 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. 

The family would like to thank Connie and Jackie with Choice Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Shawnee Little Theater, PO Box 1342, Shawnee, OK 74802 (write "Darcee Yancey" on the memo line)