Shirley Ann Thomas

Obituaries

February 13, 2026

Shirley Ann Thomas

January 17, 1954 – February 8, 2026

Shirley Ann “Williams” Thomas, a lifetime resident of Henryetta, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Tulsa. She was born January 17, 1954, in Henryetta to Melvin and Pauline (Winn) Williams. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Salem Baptist Church, with Rev. Scott Wolf officiating. Interment will follow at Senora Cemetery under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home.

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