Shirley Joan Chilcoat

Obituaries

October 18, 2024

March 13, 1936 – October 14, 2024

Shirley Joan Chilcoat, 88, of Beggs, passed away peacefully at her home on October 14, 2024. Born March 13, 1936, in Tulsa, she was the daughter of Fred and Geneva Sanders.

Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, at Beggs First Assembly of God Church, with pastor Robert Yandell officiating.

Viewing will take place from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2024, at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel of Beggs.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Shirley’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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