Leeila Fern Cheatham, 77, of Dublin, Texas, passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on Oct. 1, 1947, in Mena, Arkansas, to Edward Page and Rachel (Dover) Page.
Leeila married Walter Cheatham Dec. 15, 2004, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They shared a loving marriage until his passing in 2006.
A dedicated professional, Leeila worked as a realtor for 25 years before retiring. Throughout her life, Leeila called many places home, including Dublin, Texas, Sapulpa, Tulsa, Muskogee, Bartlesville, and Barnsdall all in Oklahoma. Her faith was important to her—she was a member of the First Christian Church and participated actively in both the Sapulpa, Oklahoma and DeLeon, Texas congregations. She often attended services with Jim Nossent. Leeila had a passion for collecting antique spice tins, coffee tins, dolls, and Ohio Arts children’s tea sets. She delighted in playing cards and bunco and found joy in music—especially Doo-Wop and Country—which she loved to dance to. Her adventurous spirit led her to travel extensively across the United States and abroad. One of her most cherished trips was a Doo-Wop Cruise shared with her sisters. Above all else, Leeila treasured her family and friends. She gave freely of her time and love to those around her and will be remembered for her generous spirit and vibrant presence.
Leeila will be remembered as a woman of deep love, faith, and joy.
She is survived by her sisters, Becky Wade of Stidham, OK, and Vickie Kepler and husband Larry of Blanco, TX; brothers, Erik Harrell of Wildmar, CA, and Dale Greyboys of Los Alamitos, CA; children, Denese Doherty of Silver City, NV with significant other Brad Wieser, James Doherty of the Philippines, Kristine Hutton and husband Rick of Inola, OK, and Richard Page and wife Andrea of Providence Village, TX; niece, Kelley Page of Sherwood, OR; Lee’s significant other, James Nossent of Dublin, TX; grandchildren, Craig Ritchie and wife Angelica of Piedmont, OK, Keith Cooper and wife Davina of Needville, TX, Austin Wieser and wife Trezlyn of Dayton, NV, Jacob Page and significant other Kiersten Raynes of Reno, NV, Jarrod Page of Butte, MT, Zach Hutton of Inola, OK, Dean Doherty with significant other Larissa Kettelhut of Butte, MT, Jackson Page of Langley, VA, and Ella Page of Simi Valley, CA; eight greatgrandchildren; one greatgreat- granddaughter; cousins and many other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Page, Sr.; mother, Rachel (Dover) Rooney; brothers, Edward Page, Jr. and Richard Greyboys; and husband, Walter Cheatham.
Leeila’s life was celebrated Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery Pavilion with Leeila’s family officiating.
The family of Leeila Fern Cheatham has entrusted her care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson, OK.
Online condolences may be left for the Cheatham family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh. com.