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SYLVIA STEWART Obituary

SYLVIA CAROL STEWART 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.

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Published by The Daily Ardmoreite from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2025.

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Sharon Murphree

June 20, 2025

I 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.

Shirley Green

June 20, 2025

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

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.

Stephen Morphew

June 20, 2025

Sorry for your loss.
Stephen

Jamie Hunter

June 18, 2025

Deepest Condolences & Prayers for your Loss!

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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home

2118 South Commerce, Ardmore, OK 73401

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Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home

2118 South Commerce, Ardmore, OK 73401

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