Shirley Allred
Obituary
Shirley Jo "Taz" Allred was born July 8, 1962 in Chandler, OK to Jess O. & Sue Ann (Duggins) Weeden and passed from this life May 8, 2013 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 50.
Taz was involved in Celebrate Recovery at First Baptist Church, Sapulpa, OK which is a biblical and balanced program that helps overcome hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It is based on the actual words of Jesus rather than psychological theory. She loved listening to LifeChurch.tv and her favorite worship groups. She had a big heart for the homeless. Taz was a loyal, devoted friend. Once you were her friend you could count on her throughout life. She detested anyone or anything being cold or hungry. She would take in strays, dogs and cats alike. The love of her life was her dog, Hannah. Taz loved her family and took great joy in each of their lives.
Taz was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Shelly Tackett and Bobbi Kuykendall. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Allred and wife Jolene and Caleb Allred & his girlfriend Jennifer; her sisters, Debbie Hermann & her husband Ted, Mary Day & husband Warren, Bethanna White & husband Gary, and Patty Amann & husband Carl; her brother, Stephen Weeden; and her nieces and nephews who dearly loved their Aunt Taz, a role that she highly cherished.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Contributions may be made in her memory to First Baptist Church, Celebrate Recovery Ministries, P.O. Box 1089, Sapulpa, OK 74066 or the Tulsa Animal Shelter, 3031 N Erie Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115
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Tributes & Memories
Our Shirl was at times, an exasperating blessing. You'd want to scold her one minute and hug her the next. She loved life, her boys, her sisters and brother, and nearly anyone she crossed paths with. She certainly brought laughter to our home on so many occasions. And. . . she loved her neices and nephews and great neices and nephews beyond words. She will certainly be missed. Her last few months were indeed the happiest and spiritually uplifting in all the years that I knew her. The changes she made in her life and sobriety are a tribute to the work of Celebrate Recovery.If any of you reading this struggle with any hurt, hangup or habit, please consider finding a CR group near you. They will be a blessing beyond words.
Gary
I have so many good memories of Shirley as a little girl when I would help mom give her baths, brush her hair , iron her clothes and carry her around until her feet drug the ground. But probably the thing I remember her for the most as she grew up and as an adult is her giving spirit. She definitely had the gift of giving. I still have a glass candle she gave me about 35 years ago. And last tho she had many struggles throughout her life I am so thankful she was able to have that "peace that passes all understanding" and know for sure she would spend eternity in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I love you Shirley and will never forget you my little sis.
Mary Day
Fly high for u r now pain free...I love u forever an see u when I get there..
Your best friend in texas..Tonya Quackenbush an family..
Taz you will forever be in my heart & prayers. I'm still in denial but I know your in a better place. Imma sho miss your crazy butt =)). Rest in paradise. Love you!!
Bridget Ceaser
My best friend for 22 yrs I will forever miss u...my heart hurts that u were called home so early in life..we had many struggles in life togeather but always found our way back to one another! Even though I'm strugglin with the loss of losin u my best friend I know I r pain free an happy to b with your mom,dad,an sisters...I'll always hold our memories dear to my heart an know u will b watchin over me an waitin at the doors of heaven when its my turn to come home...I love u shirley jo allred...forever in my heart your best friend!!
Tonya quackenbush
Shirl was not only my little sis but she was my friend. She was at many times a better friend to me than I was to her. Words cannot express how much I will miss her. It was so much fun watching the changes in her life these past months. Her joy in learning from pastor Craig at lifechurch and listening to her worship music. She was the happiest she had ever been. I am so thankful to God for gently taking her to heaven while she slept. I will miss her funny ways and how she loved my pets so much and her Hannah. I can't wait to see her again and let her show me heaven. What a wonderful day that will be. I love you Shirl from your sister Beth
Beth