Shirley Ann (Grimes) Ellis, of Armstrong, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born on Thursday, November 21, 1940 in Alice, Texas to Ulis Samuel and Anna (Blaschke) Ashcraft.
She was a longtime resident of Armstrong, Oklahoma.
She was an avid bowler and collected stamps. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ulis Samuel and Anna (Blaschke) Ashcraft; husband William “Andy” Ellis; her children Lafonda Wilkerson, Bill Ellis Jr; grandson Patrick; brother David Ashcraft; brother-in-law James Wilkerson and wife Regina; sister Dora Ashcraft; great-grandchildren Christopher Wilkerson and Docia Wilkerson.
Survivors include her children Richard Grimes of Denison, Texas, Rachel Denise Grimes of Durant, Oklahoma, Verna Harris and husband Raymond of Caddo, Oklahoma, Gaylon Ellis and wife Pam of Kenefic, Oklahoma; grandchildren Chris Wilkerson of Durant, Oklahoma, Amber Grimes and Travis Shank of Oak Grove, Missouri, Chris Grimes and wife Stephanie of Pottsboro, Texas, Haley Harris and fiancé Alex Munden of Caddo, Oklahoma, and Katie Harris of Caddo, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews Susan Waldo and Steve of Moore, Oklahoma, Demetra McBrayer and husband Nick of Newark, Deleware; sister Mary Hillard of Durant, Oklahoma; 5 great-grandchildren as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00PM on Sunday, February 20, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Mead Cemetery, Mead, Oklahoma with Monty Wood officiating.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com