Christina Janice Screechowl passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 77 years.

Christina was the daughter of Kenneth and Josephine (Cook) Factor, born on July 20, 1944. She grew up on family land near Holdenville OK. She graduated from Holdenville High School and then attended and graduated from Haskell University, earning a degree in secretarial business in 1962. Christina married Eddie Screechowl on June 14, 1966. They lived in Sapulpa for many years and also lived in Keifer, Stroud and Henryetta.

Christina retired from Bartlett-Collins Glass Company in Sapulpa OK. During her career she held the positions of select-packer, select-packer office secretary, decorating department secretary, employee relations medical records clerk, relief PBX specialist, mail clerk and payroll accounting clerk. After retirement, she devoted her time to family and church, and making and selling jewelry at art shows and festivals with her husband.

Christina was a member of Wewoka United Methodist Indian Church in Yeager. She was an avid photographer and reader. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed bringing them together for many special occasions. Christina was always on the go, made many memories and traveled to many places with her husband, who would not have done so without her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Josephine Factor; one sister, Richenda Joyce Factor, and one infant brother, Ricky Harjo.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eddie Screechowl of Henryetta OK; daughter Kendra Claybrook of Tulsa OK, son Eddie Screechowl Jr of Alva OK, daughter Carmelita Ford of Owasso OK, and son Travis Screechowl of Owasso OK; Grandchildren: Taren Racine Screechowl, Justin Colby Screechowl, Jeffrey Wade Bowles, Talon Micco Claybrook, Savannah Screechowl, Cora Screechowl, Alyssa Screechowl, Charlie Ford, Cierra Screechowl, and Samantha Screechowl; nine great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Eddie Screechowl, Jr, Travis Screechowl, Talon Claybrook, Justin Screechowl, Jeffrey Bowles, and Justin Screechowl, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Riley Screechowl, Charlie Ford, Aiden Mickle, and Aaron Mickle.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, May 12 at 1:00 pm at Wewoka United Methodist Indian Church in Yeager, with Rev July Tecumseh officiating, and Christina was laid to rest at the Jimboy Family Cemetery in Holdenville. Wake service was held at the church at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 12.