Shirrell Finley Davis DAVIS -- Shirrell Finley, 60, died on Sunday, September 24, 2006. Mrs. Davis was born on October 8, 1945 in Anadarko, OK. She earned her Bachelor and Master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma. While at OU she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority which she remained active and involved with until her death. She taught school at Skelly Junior High and Nathan Hale High School for 28 years before retiring in 1995. She was also an active member of Southern Hills United Methodist Church. She is survived by: her husband of 30 years, Dean Raymond Davis; her sons, Brian Davis, of Gladewater, TX, Keith Davis and his wife, Donna, of Mesquite, TX; and her daughter, Jill Rogers and her husband, Brad, of Perryton, TX; also 3 grandchildren, Kypher LaMar, Jaxon Rogers and Luke Rogers; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Bartholomew and her husband, Carl, of Tulsa; and her nephew, Blake Bartholomew and his wife, Stefani, of Tulsa; along with a very close family friend who she referred to as her "sister", Rita Geiger, of Oklahoma City, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilma S. and James E. Finley. The family would like to celebrate Shirrell's love and dedication to the University of Oklahoma along with her tremendous passion for Sooner Football by requesting that memorials be made to the Gamma Phi Beta (PSI Chapter) at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK or to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Norman, OK or the charity of one's choice. Viewing will be from noon-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Ninde Woodland Chapel. Funeral service 10 a.m., Thursday, at Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 6160 S. Lewis. Ninde Woodland Chapel, 728-8500. www.ninde.com.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts And we are never, ever the same.
Nathan Hale Alumni Foundation
Dean and Family, I just want to let you all know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Shirrell was a fantastic person. I enjoyed working on OU Club of Tulsa events with her. I was just really getting to know Shirrell in this past year as she brought me into Gamma Phi Beta. I'm going to miss Shirrell but am thankful for the opportunity to know her and work with her. Shirrell was a great friend. Christine
Christine Hilderbrand
Shirell was one of the most dedicated professionals I ever had the pleasure to work with as teachers. She truly had whatever gift successful educators need. It was a privilege and an honor to work with her. I am sure that there is a Sooner section in heaven and she will keep on rooting her beloved school and team. God rest her soul and my prayers go out to all her family and friends. Teresa
Teresa Norvell