Libby Ware

Libby Ware, 83, of Mountain View, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, in Carnegie, Oklahoma. She was born on February 12, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Burton and Kate (Kalthchallah) Tonahcot. Libby grew up in Zodle-Tome community and attended school in Mountain View, Oklahoma. After high school, Libby met and married Alfred Jr. Chalepah. Within this marriage, was blessed with (5) children: Elfreda, Spencer, Leslie, Kimit, and Renita. Years later, Libby remarried Jerold H. Ware and through this marriage, took" Monique Michelle Ware" as her own daughter and helped raise her. Libby enjoyed her plants and pets, along with a passion for cooking, baking and special occasions. Even when needed for "church camp meetings." Throughout her life, she devoted herself to her faith, belief, and spiritual to her Lord and savior. She was a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe and War Mother's Society. Libby enjoyed all "Native church hymns", "Apache Blackfeet" and Crown Dance" songs. Libby always had her home open to friends, family and anyone in need of a meal, drink, or a place to rest. Her character of love really showed. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include:

Children: Elfreda Chalepah, Spencer Chalepah Sr., Leslie Chalepah, Kimit Chalepah Sr. Renita Chalepah, Monique Michelle Ware, Victor Chalepah, and Alan Chalepah

32 Grandchildren

57 Great Grandchildren

3 Great-Great Grandchildren

A special great grandson, Aaron Kaudle Kaule, who called her mom

Brother: Monroe Tonahcot

Sisters: Violet (Tonahcot) Bert

Delores (Tonahcot) Poafybitty

Life long friend: Edwina Stumblingbear

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Preceded in death by her Parents: Burton and Kate Tonahcot, 7 Grandchildren: Gerrand Kaudle Kaule, Spencer Chalepah Jr., Kim Renee Chalepah, Olga Lynn Chalepah, Zachary Bearheels, Gerald H. Killsfirst, and Ben, Siblings: Thelma Geionty, Ernestine Perciado, and Vernon Tonahcot.

Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Red Buffalo Hall

Carnegie, Oklahoma

Interment: Carnegie Cemetery

Carnegie, Oklahoma