Lila “Charlene” Shaw McBee, 93, passed away June 4, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Charlene was born April 28, 1917, at Poteau OK to Judge Dan & Nora Shaw (1st woman mayor of Poteau). Charlene attended Poteau High School & married her high school sweetheart, Con McBee, on June 6, 1934 & they enjoyed 48 wonderful years together on their acreage in north Poteau until Con’s death in September of 1982. Charlene was office manager for their family businesses in Poteau: McBee Electronics & McBee Surveying. After Con’s death, Charlene obtained her real estate license & worked for Branson Real Estate in Poteau as one of their top realtors before moving to Tulsa to be closer to her family. Charlene loved to read, dance, travel & spend time with her family, friends, & her cat, “Saber”. She was known for her exceptional beauty, intelligence, positive outlook & never ending smile. She was truly one of a kind & will be missed terribly by her family & friends. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Con McBee; daughter, Pat Wright; brothers, Dan Shaw & Roscoe Shaw; sisters, Lucille Hall, Lynn Billingsley, Myrtle McAlister & Mae Anderson; granddaughter, Lisa Wright & grandson, Michael Dowell.
She is survived by 3 daughters & spouses: Connie Lee Thompson & Gene of Tulsa, OK, Kaye McBee of Jenks, OK, Kathleen McBee & Jim Waltermire of Stillwater, OK; brother, Wayne Shaw of Bakersfield, CA; & son-in-law, Jim Wright Sr. of Tulsa, OK; beloved grandchildren & spouses: Scott & Kim Thompson, Kevin & Marlene Thompson, Jim Wright Jr., Mark Chitwood, Jordana Bynum, Prentice & Les Smith, Suzanne & Ed Stanton, Brian & Diane Thompson, Alyson & Tony Lamanna as well as many great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment following in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK
Friday, June 4, 2010
Lila "Charlene" Shaw McBee
Lila “Charlene” Shaw McBee, 93, passed away June 4, 2010 in Tulsa, OK. Charlene was born April 28, 1917, at Poteau OK to Judge Dan & Nora Shaw (1st woman mayor of Poteau). Charlene attended Poteau High School & married her high school sweetheart, Con McBee, on June 6, 1934 & they enjoyed 48 wonderful years together on their acreage in north Poteau until Con’s death in September of 1982. Charlene was office manager for their family businesses in Poteau: McBee Electronics & McBee Surveying. After Con’s death, Charlene obtained her real estate license & worked for Branson Real Estate in Poteau as one of their top realtors before moving to Tulsa to be closer to her family. Charlene loved to read, dance, travel & spend time with her family, friends, & her cat, “Saber”. She was known for her exceptional beauty, intelligence, positive outlook & never ending smile. She was truly one of a kind & will be missed terribly by her family & friends. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Con McBee; daughter, Pat Wright; brothers, Dan Shaw & Roscoe Shaw; sisters, Lucille Hall, Lynn Billingsley, Myrtle McAlister & Mae Anderson; granddaughter, Lisa Wright & grandson, Michael Dowell.
She is survived by 3 daughters & spouses: Connie Lee Thompson & Gene of Tulsa, OK, Kaye McBee of Jenks, OK, Kathleen McBee & Jim Waltermire of Stillwater, OK; brother, Wayne Shaw of Bakersfield, CA; & son-in-law, Jim Wright Sr. of Tulsa, OK; beloved grandchildren & spouses: Scott & Kim Thompson, Kevin & Marlene Thompson, Jim Wright Jr., Mark Chitwood, Jordana Bynum, Prentice & Les Smith, Suzanne & Ed Stanton, Brian & Diane Thompson, Alyson & Tony Lamanna as well as many great grandchildren; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
A ‘Celebration of Life’ will be held 2 pm, Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment following in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK
Such a wonderful lady. Many moons ago, Charlene and I were members of the same B&PW club. She was such a vibrant lady--and a joy to be around.
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