Jannis Marcella Musselman of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Blackwell, Oklahoma at the age of 89.

Jannis Marcella Musselman was born on August 5, 1937, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Willis and Abigail (Hayes) Clark. She graduated from Tonkawa High School with the class of 1955, and would later attend some classes at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa studying Nursing. Jannis went on to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, and would work shifts for Enid Regional, Kimberly Quality Care, and Connors Correctional Center.

On August 27, 1956, she would marry Blaine Musselman, and they would make their home in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Together, they would spend 48 years together, and he would precede her in death on August 15, 2004.

Jannis enjoyed cooking, reading, doing yard work, and going out to eat. She loved her fur-babies, and would take them on regular rides around town. She loved going to garage sales and visiting thrift stores. She loved getting out and about, and chatting with people. She was “Little Mama” to everybody she knew. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Jannis is preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Abigail Clark; her husband, Blaine Musselman; three sisters and two brothers.

Jannis is survived by her daughter, Elaine Musselman of Blackwell, Oklahoma; a son, Walter Blaine Musselman of California; a sister, Roberta Carpenter of Enid, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, and two great-granddaughters; and her life-long friends, Debbie Rhea and Kim Stout.

A private graveside service will be held at the Tonkawa IOOF Cemetery in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.

The family would like to thank Dr. Allen and Hospice of North Central Oklahoma for the wonderful care they gave to Jannis. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jannis’ name may be made to Hospice of North Central Oklahoma c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home.