Photo courtesy of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home & Crematory - Ardmore
Ardmore, Oklahoma
Nov 4, 1939 – Jun 16, 2025
Funeral services for Sylvia Carol Stewart, 85, will be Friday, June 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Harvey-Douglas Centennial Chapel with Dr. Alton Fannin officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Marietta, Oklahoma.
A time of visitation and support for the family will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Sylvia was born November 4, 1939, in Burneyville, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late William Otis “Buster” and Geneva Katherine Kitchens Shankles. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 16, 2025.
Sylvia was in the last graduating class at Burneyville High School. After graduating she worked for Stromberg-Carlson for several years before becoming a real estate agent. She worked for Maureen Realty, Century 21 and McKown Realty.
Sylvia loved to work in her yard, taking care of her flowers. She was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed the OKC Thunder. She used to play golf, sew, quilt and crochet. The true highlight and joy in her life were all her grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Mary Hicks and Husband Randy and Christi Ellis; son, Tony Stewart and Tamra Hart; sisters, Linda Stewart and Vickie Shankles; her brothers, Don, Charles and Troy Shankles; her grandchildren, Jennifer Robson; Autumn Reed; Ciera Ellis; Cheyenne Ellis and Jason Fischer; great grandchildren, Trenton Fischer, Jolie Fischer, Brilynn Fischer, Logan Robson, Elizabeth Robson, Lillie Reed, Daisie Reed, Azalia Reed, Shayla Stovall, Vannah Stovall, Aaden Ellis, Hadassah Crowford, Crisslyn Dow, Alaina Brokenberry and Brooklyn Brokenberry two great-great grandchildren, Trenton Fischer, Jr. and Adeline Woods. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother William “Sonny” Shankles.
Pallbearers will be Logan Robson, Mat Robson, Randy Hicks, Brian Coulter, Jason Fischer and Dale Owen.
Services are entrusted to Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory where online condolences for the family may be left at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreI just found out my daughter will be so devastated. I will let her know tomorrow. Her and Christi was like sisters growing up and inseparable. She is going to be hurt I did not hear she had even been sick. Loved Sylvia.
Sharon Murphree
June 20, 2025 | Friend
Sylvia’s smile was like a ray of sunshine. She loved her family and life. I feel blessed to have known her and privileged to call her a friend.
Shirley Green
June 20, 2025 | Denton, TX | Coworker
My heartfelt sympathy goes to all of the family for your loss. I truly enjoyed knowing Sylvia. We shared many laughs during the years we worked together at Beltone. I have just learned of her passing from the granddaughters post on Facebook.
Shirley Green
June 20, 2025 | Denton, TX | Friend
Sorry for your loss.
Stephen
Stephen Morphew
June 20, 2025 | Ardmore, OK
Deepest Condolences & Prayers for your Loss!
Jamie Hunter
June 18, 2025 | Ardmore, OK | Friend
