Shirley Spivey

Shirley Ann Spivey was born on Monday, December 26, 1938 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to parents, Vyron Boyd and Bonnie Daphne (Walker) Lewallen. She passed through those pearly gates leaving Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the age of 86. Shirley was one of four children. She grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico and attended the local high school. Shirley enjoyed working in the healthcare field for many years. Her passion was caring for people. In her younger days, Shirley met the kind and handsome gentleman, James Spivey. After a time of getting to know each other, he proposed and they decided to unite and start a family. They were married in Hobbs, New Mexico on Monday, November 22, 1954. Shirley was a loving wife and mother of three. Her legacy continues to grow to this day. Shirley was an avid traveler taking many trips with the family to Mexico and Canada for some fishing. She loved to take trips with her sister, Sharon. They made many memories all over the USA. Shirley collected knickknacks. She enjoyed thrift stores and antique shops, keeping her eye out for antique dishes and antique dolls. In her spare time, she loved to read and her favorite genre was Christian Literature. In lieu of flowers the family would like you to consider a donation to: Alzheimer’s Association Shirley will be lovingly remembered by, Husband, James Spivey of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Children, Venda Zezulka of Sacramento, California Vicki Burkholder and Mark of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Jimmy C. Spivey and Valerie of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Grandchildren, Jennifer Reynolds and Jason, Michael Spivey and Heather, Eric Burkholder and Yelena, Phillip Burkholder and Luisa, Ryan Burkholder and Taylor, Joseph Pearcy and Jenny, Kelly Mason Greatgrandchildren, Makayah Spivey, Cameron Spivey, Emma Burkholder, Luca Burkholder, Killian Burkholder, Victoria Reyes, Delilah Pearcy, Jocelyn Pearcy, Silas Pearcy Siblings, Sharon Rice, Zelda Sutton Preceded in death by parents, Vyron and Bonnie Lewallen and sibling, Buzzy Lewallen.

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Shirley Spivey

December 26, 1938 - December 12, 2025