Obituary of Shirley Belcher-Johnson

Shirley Ann Belcher-Johnson, 66, died of natural causes on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Hillcrest Medical Center surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. Born to Hazel and Claude Pack on June 24, 1944 in Joplin, MO. She spent much of her childhood in CA where she attended school and later married Ralph Lincoln and gave birth to 2 daughters. She later moved to Oklahoma and enjoyed her career as a business owner for over 25 years. She was active for over 25 years with the Coweta Chamber of Commerce. After raising her children she married Dale Johnson in 1999 with whom she enjoyed her retirement traveling to various locations visiting with friends and family. She especially was blessed to visit Hawaii which was a lifetime dream of hers. Shirley was truly bigger than life to all who knew and loved her. She will be missed beyond measure and leaves behind her husband, Dale Johnson; her daughter and her husband, Eddie and Tammy Foster of Coweta, her daughter and her husband, Mike and Teresa Keeney of Tulsa; her son, Joshua Belcher of Tahlequah; her brother, Gene Pack of Tahlequah; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as her loved grandchildren, Crystal and Chet Bates of Tulsa, Amanda and Matt Reynolds of Norman, Clint Fowler of Tulsa and her 8 beloved great grandchildren, Spencer, Matthew Hailey, Kyle, JJ, Rylan, Nealey Ann and soon to arrive Jameson. Shirley was preceded in death by both of her parents and 2 brothers. A celebration of her life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Church of God of Prophecy located at 123 W. Sycamore, Coweta, OK 74429. Pastor Larry Duncan and Pastor Nick Stone will officiate the service. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. Family and friends may send condolences to the family online at www.wrightfh.net. The family of Shirley Belcher-Johnson entrusted her care and services to Wright Funeral Home, 210 S. Broadway, Coweta, OK 74429, (918) 486-5515. Serving as Pallbearers are Joshua Belcher, Clint Fowler, Chet Bates, Matthew Reynolds, Mike Keeney and Jace Dugan. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer is Eddie Foster. The family would like to thank Hillcrest Medical Center for the care and compassion Shirley received while she was in their care. FAMILY WILL GREET FRIENDS AT THE FUNERAL HOME ON THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 2011 FROM 6 - 8 P.M.