Yalonda Mae Wetzel's Obituary
Yalonda Wetzel, lovingly known as “Mae Mae,” passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 67 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A resident of Broken Arrow, she was born on August 4, 1958, in Texas, to Charles Matthew Chuculate and Sarah Louise (McDonald) Chuculate.
For 42 years, she shared her life with Robert, her devoted partner. Music was one of her greatest joys — especially rock and roll — and she never missed a chance to turn up Mötley Crüe or talk about her favorite, Tommy Lee. In her younger years, she was an avid bowler, and throughout her life she proudly held the title of the “cool aunt,” the one everyone could count on for fun, laughter, and love.
Mae enjoyed knitting, sipping margaritas, indulging in BBQ and sour candies, and surrounding herself with the color purple. She loved watching television and could always keep everyone updated on the latest drama. Her grandbabies were her heart, and she delighted in spoiling them every chance she got.
Above all, family meant everything to her. Her warmth, humor, and fierce love will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.
She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Sarah Chuculate; father and mother in law Richard and Charlotte Wetzel; brother Buddy Chuculate; sister in law Kristi Wetzel; nephew Jason Davis; and niece Julie Parrish.
Left to cherish Mae’s memory is her husband Robert Wetzel; daughters Jessica Wetzel, Deanna Keller and her husband Jakob; grandchildren Brian Jones, Layton Wills, and Charlotte Keller; siblings Pauline, Wayne, Mary, and John; niece whom Mae was extremely close with Chrissy Vaughan; along with other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
A visitation to come and pay your respects to Mae will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 1PM-5PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home in Broken Arrow, OK. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 3PM at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Lacey officiating. Following the service we will be laying Mae to rest at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Remembrance.
Those wishing to send flowers for the service may do so by contacting Floral Designs by Floral Haven at (918) 459-1525. Independent florists are kindly asked to deliver flowers directly to Floral Haven Funeral Home by 5:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026, to ensure proper display for Mae’s visitation.
Floral Haven Funeral Home will be livestreaming the service for those that are not able to attend in person. Please utilize the link below to attend virtually. The link will be live 5 minutes prior to the start of the service. If you are experiencing any issues please contract Floral Haven Funeral Home and we will try to assist you.
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/yalonda-mae-wetzel
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