Shirley Gunnells Landrum was born March 17, 1943 and
departed this life October 25, 2019.
Shirley was the daughter of James Daniel & Edna (Essman)
Gunnells. She was a long time employee
of Walt’s Steak House in Poteau, where she made many lifelong friends. But her working career was as a 35 year
employee of Carl Albert State College in food services as head cook. She loved the kids at the cafeteria;
especially Coach Pollard and his players who held a special place in her heart;
and the basketball boys always had a “Mom” away from home. Shirley was a loving mother and
grandmother. Her grandson was the light
of her life. Preceding her in death were
her parents; sisters, Nancy Deeds & Barbara Voss.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lynn Gillham;
grandson, Timothy Phagan Gillham and nephew, James Anglin; other relatives,
loved ones and friends.
Services will be 1 pm, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Evans
Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery,
Poteau. Pallbearers will be Al Trotter,
Andy Barnes, Tim Wilson, Rex Smith, Eric Gallant & Travis Loggains.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions
be made to the Kiamichi Technology Foundation /Culinary Arts, c/o Peck CPA, 207
S. McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953
The
family will be at the funeral home on Sunday from 4-6 pm to visit with friends
and relatives
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