Freddie Holline McBride and James McBride obituaries

Freddie Holline McBride, 89, of Sand Springs passed peacefully from this life on Monday in her home, surrounded in spirit by the love of all her family and friends. She was born on May 11, 1937, in Snowball, Arkansas, to Hollin Snow and Ruth Dean Snow.

On Dec. 18, 1956, she married the love of her life, James Lester McBride, who preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 2026—just one week before her passing.

Freddie was a woman of deep faith and a long‑time member and greeter at Olivet Baptist Church in Sand Springs. Without ever having to name it, she lived as a Christ-like model of service, humility, and hospitality. Her quiet strength and unwavering kindness encouraged all who knew her.

She was a loving mother to her only son, Stanley James McBride, and welcomed a host of foster children into her home throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, giving each one warmth, stability, and care. In her later years, she poured her heart into being “Grandma” to her three grandchildren. Freddie was a woman who placed family and community at the center of her life, and spending time with those she loved brought her the greatest joy.

Freddie was an avid reader and a faithful letter‑writer, known for the thoughtful notes she sent to friends and acquaintances near and far. As long as her health allowed, she enjoyed her daily walks and took great pride in helping her neighbors by bringing in their trash bins each week—one of her many small acts of quiet service.

She is survived by her son, Stanley McBride of Tulsa,; her brother, Benny Snow, of Catoosa; her grachildren Jeremiah James McBride, Bailey Elise McBride, and Autumn Mackenzie McBride; four great‑grandchildren; and a large extended family and many friends who loved her dearly and will deeply miss her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hollin and Ruth Snow; her brother, Donald Snow; and her sisters Willie Harris, Maxine Ragland, and Frances Chisum, and her husband, James McBride.

James Lester McBride, 89, of Sand Springs passed peacefully from this life on Saturday in his home after a day spent surrounded by those he loved most. Known affectionately to many as “Hardrock” or simply “Cowboy,” James lived a life marked by hard work, unwavering loyalty, and deep devotion to his family.

James was born on April 5, 1937, to Lester McBride and Gertrude (Carter) McBride, and grew up in the Heavener area.

A proud graduate of Heavener High School in 1955, James carried his small‑town values with him throughout his life. He met the love of his life, Freddie Holline Snow, at the age of 20, and the two were married on Dec. 18, 1956. They spent nearly seven decades side by side, building a home and family rooted in love, appreciation, and faith.

James spent more than 40 years working as a pipefitter and was a proud and long-standing member of his union, Plumbers and PipeFitters Local 430. His career took him across the United States and beyond, where he formed lasting friendships and earned the respect of coworkers for his skill, strength, and work ethic. No matter how far his travels took him, his heart was always firmly planted in Oklahoma with Freddie and the rest of his family.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and took special pride in his role as Grandpa to his three grandchildren. James approached life with a quiet steadiness, a dry wit, and a deep love for the people around him. Those who knew him will remember his generosity, his stories from the road and his childhood, and the way he never met a stranger.

James is survived by his son, Stanley McBride, of Tulsa; his grandchildren Jeremiah “Jay” James McBride, Bailey Elise McBride and Autumn Mackenzie McBride; four great‑grandchildren; and a wide circle of extended family and friends who cherished him and will feel his absence deeply.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Gertrude McBride; his sister, Betty Walker of Hodgen; and his brother, Billy McBride of Portland, Oregon. His devoted wife Freddie McBride followed him in death on March 3, 2026, and will be buried at his side.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Youth Services of Tulsa or another organization benefiting children. Youth Services of Tulsa can be contacted at 311 S. Madison Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74120, or at yst.org.

A joint service honoring the lives of James and his beloved wife, Freddie will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Stapp-Zoe Baptist Church in Heavener with Pastor Dan Lynch officiating. Burial will follow in Stapp-Zoe Cemetery under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener.

Pallbearers will be family members.

To sign Freddie and James’ online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.