Mary Lee Perkins of Bennington, Oklahoma, celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 17, 2026, with an Oklahoma Sooners-themed party surrounded by family and friends.
A lifelong OU fan, she recalls listening to early Sooners games on the radio and still follows the team, cheering for them at home.
Born Jan. 17, 1926, Perkins is the daughter of the late Nora Lee (Gardner) Pettey and the late Grover Pettey. She is proud of her Choctaw heritage and gives thanks to the Lord for his many blessings.
Perkins enjoys sharing memories from her years as a telephone operator and often recites Psalm 23 from memory.
The family extends thanks to Centric Home Health & Hospice, Hair Designs by Charlotte, Ms. Donna’s Pies, and all who helped celebrate this special milestone.