Shirley Schell

Shirley M. Schell, age 73, of Tulsa, Okla., passed away on Friday, July 20, 2012, at her home in Tulsa, following an illness. Shirley was born on Aug. 14, 1938, in Powell, Mo., the daughter of the late Chester Woodard and Oleta (Banks) Laughlin. She worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita before moving to Tulsa in 1968. She attended the 10th and Rockford Church of Christ in Tulsa. She enjoyed collecting antiques and Barbies. Shirley married Donnie Schell on June 2, 1957, in Baxter Springs, Kan., and he survives. Additional survivors include one son, Brad Schell and his wife, Rebecca, of Tulsa. Two sisters, Clyta Brewer and Joyce Botts, both of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, Kara Renee Gourd and her husband, Bruce, and Scott Allen Schell of Tulsa. One great-grandchild, Breanna Gourd of Tulsa. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Pea Ridge Church of Christ. Tom Burr, Minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Pea Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Pea Ridge Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.