Monta Lassiter

October 2, 1947 - October 19, 2021

Monta Faye Lassiter was born on Thursday, October 2, 1948 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Monte and Cleta (Murray) Cox. She passed this life at her home in Broken Arrow. She was 73 years of age. Monta was a 1967 graduate of Tulsa Central High School. She attended the University of Tulsa, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. While at TU, Monta was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, 1970 Miss TU and a cheerleader for 3 years. She was a finalist in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant, winning Miss Congeniality. She married John Lassiter on August 21, 1971 in Tulsa. Together they started Midwest Sporting Goods. Monta enjoyed Zumba, Dancing and reading her Bible. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was always involved in her children’s events, including managing their team, or a member of the PTA. The family requests memorials to One Hope Ministries, 7123 East 7th, Tulsa, OK 74112. Monta is survived by, Her Husband, John Lassiter, of the home Daughters, Julie Lassiter, Tulsa, OK Jill Rollo Lassiter, Bixby, OK Son, Zac and wife Amanda Lassiter, Sand Springs, OK Grandchildren, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Josh, Brooke, Bella, Livie, Skylynn and Jack Great Grandchildren, Brooklynn and Everleigh Sister, Sharon Ripley, Fort Worth She was preceded in death by her parents, Monte and Cleta and an infant brother.