Shirley Jean Pidgeon was born May 7, 1933, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Manley Lea and Wilma Mae Fray Sloat. She died Saturday, February 25, 2017, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 83 years. Shirley was reared and completed her secondary education in Tulsa. She was married May 1, 1950, in Tulsa to Leo Pidgeon. She spent most of her working life as nurse, primarily with St. Francis Hospital. She later worked as a home health care worker. Shirley enjoyed a variety of pastimes including cooking and going camping, particularly at Blue Creek at Oologah Lake.
Loving family members include:
Her husband of over 66 years; Leo, of the home
Three daughters;
Debbie Garrett and husband Bert
Diana Granado
Dana Testerman and husband Orvan
Two sons;
Leo Pidgeon, Jr. and wife Brenda
Les Pidgeon and wife Colleen, all of Owasso
16 grandchildren
39 great grandchildren
Five great great grandchildren
And her beloved, and spoiled, Chihuahua’s
She was preceded in death by her parents, great grandson, Brady McClain, and son-in-law, Johnny Granado.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at Mowery Funeral Service. Graveside funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Graceland Memorial Park Cemetery in Owasso with Pastor Ben Killion officiating. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com
