Sunday, July 8, 2018

Verla "Sue" Shipman


Verla Sue Shipman, 81, of Wister, OK passed away Sunday, July 08, 2018, in Poteau, OK.  Sue was born November 2, 1936, in Wister to Fred Cecil & Mildred Christine (Martin) Thompson.  She was a retired teacher.  Sue was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Billy Gerald Shipman & special friend Bobbie Vickers.
          Survivors include her daughters & their husbands, Karen Sue & Marty Wages, Kristie Jo & Mike Morgan of Wister; son & his wife, Billy Gene & Shanan Shipman of Heavener, OK, Steve & Shawn Brewster of Poteau, OK; grandchildren,  Heather & JP Baldwin, Lacey & Wes Callahan, Kally & Mark Brand, Katelen Morgan, Grant Shipman, Keylee Shipman, Sydnee Shipman, Brooks Brewster; great grandchildren, Ty Slone, Colt Callahan, Chace Callahan, Millie Brand, Christen Brand, Madison Brand, Wyatt Brand, Leland Brand; other relatives, loved ones and many friends.
          Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Wister School Cafetorium with Rev. Lynn Bullard & Rev. Bryan Fields & Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, Wister.  Pallbearers will be Grant Shipman, Billy Shane Cripps, J.P. Baldwin, David Vise, David Wann,  Ricky Crane & Rocky Crane.
          The family will be at the funeral home on  Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Karen and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Remember the good times, they help get through the rough patches. May god bless you and give you peace through this journey.