Shirley Ann Kitchen-Yandell of Poteau, Oklahoma (formerly of Summerfield, Oklahoma) was born December 28, 1941 in Mazie, Oklahoma to Howard and Helen (Hefner) Brown and passed away on July 7, 2024 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 82.
She is survived by:
Her husband of 16 years:
Bud Yandell of the home
One step-daughter:
Kimmy Jo Jackson of Durant, Oklahoma
Two step-sons:
David Roberts and wife Donna of Claremore, Oklahoma
Steve Roberts of Claremore, Oklahoma
Several grandchildren:
Five brothers:
Louie Brown, Clyde Brown, Wayne Brown, Joe Brown, and Eddie Brown
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends whom loved her very much
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Helen Brown; one sister, Helen Stephens; and one brother, Jim Brown.
Shirley was a longtime resident of the area. She was a 1960 graduate of LeFlore High School and of the Baptist faith. She was the Secretary for Latimer County District 3 Office. Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Shirley will be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Reverend Tim Trent officiating. Burial will follow in Summerfield Cemetery in Summerfield, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Ronny Owens, Sockie Meeks, Thomas Burns, Davy Owens, Mike Cox, and Bob Lewis.
Viewing will be from Noon until 8:30 p.m., Tuesday; 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday; and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Thursday, July 11, 2024
2:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, OK 74937