Shirley was united in marriage to Floyd Alec Howell, Jr. on July 3, 1951, at the Assembly of God Church in Fairfax, Ok, where her father was a Deacon for many years. Together, they built their forever home on their working cattle ranch in Skiatook, Ok. They had two children, Kelly Jan Howell and John Loren Howell.
In her younger years, Shirley enjoyed traveling, painting, playing the piano and bowling. She loved books and literature and attended Rogers State University in Claremore, Ok. She enjoyed birthdays and holidays, and having a house full of laughter and grandchildren. She loved her family, and they loved her, with the upmost respect and admiration. She loved to tell stories about her life and could remember the name of nearly everyone who crossed her path.
Those who knew Shirley encountered her great love for Red Man tobacco. This was a habit she learned from her Pappie at the age of 3. As a result, all of her grandchildren quickly learned to check every cup before taking a drink. She was a very particular person. A conversation with her usually contained the five W's: who, what, when, where and why.
On her maternal side, her grandparents were the late Henry and Dora Fisher (mammie and pappie) of Fairfax, Ok. Her paternal grandparents were John Blackbird (Wah-ses-tah-shin-kah) and Mary Blackbird Cole (Hlu-ah-to-me), both from Grayhorse, Ok.
Shirley was united in marriage to Floyd Alec Howell, Jr. on July 3, 1951, at the Assembly of God Church in Fairfax, Ok, where her father was a Deacon for many years. Together, they built their forever home on their working cattle ranch in Skiatook, Ok. They had two children, Kelly Jan Howell and John Loren Howell.
In her younger years, Shirley enjoyed traveling, painting, playing the piano and bowling. She loved books and literature and attended Rogers State University in Claremore, Ok. She enjoyed birthdays and holidays, and having a house full of laughter and grandchildren. She loved her family, and they loved her, with the upmost respect and admiration. She loved to tell stories about her life and could remember the name of nearly everyone who crossed her path.
Those who knew Shirley encountered her great love for Red Man tobacco. This was a habit she learned from her Pappie at the age of 3. As a result, all of her grandchildren quickly learned to check every cup before taking a drink. She was a very particular person. A conversation with her usually contained the five W's: who, what, when, where and why.
On her maternal side, her grandparents were the late Henry and Dora Fisher (mammie and pappie) of Fairfax, Ok. Her paternal grandparents were John Blackbird (Wah-ses-tah-shin-kah) and Mary Blackbird Cole (Hlu-ah-to-me), both from Grayhorse, Ok.
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