Shirley Mae Mathews

June 20, 1941 - January 13, 2023

Shirley Mae Mathews was born June 20, 1941 to Hiram Wallace “Bud” and Mary (Yochum) Evans in Bristow. She departed this life Jan. 13, 2023, at the age of 81.

She graduated from Gypsy public schools as valedictorian of her class.

On April 28, 1960, Shirley Evans and Thomas Mathews were united in marriage. From this union were born two children, Terry, and Sherri. She operated daycares in California and Bristow.

Shirley was a member of the Oak Street Church of God. She enjoyed working puzzle books, playing handheld games, and most importantly spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by son, Terry Mathews and wife Lisa; daughter, Sherri Britt; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Mysse and spouse Qori, Justin Britt and spouse Nick; Jacob Britt and spouse Brittany, Jeffrey Britt and spouse Brynlee, Amanda Whitley and spouse Ben, Alicia Kok and spouse Isaac, Angela Tillman and spouse Emory, Andrea Green and spouse Jess; three great grandchildren, Peyton Britt, LandonWhitley, Emmy Whitley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Linda Morris, brother, Alan Evans.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the Oak Street Church of God with interment following at the Welty Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home.