Shirley Noel Obituary
Shirley Noel, age 76, of Muldrow, passed away on October 22, 2025. Shirley was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on October 14, 1949, to parents Floyd and Violet Keith.
Shirley was the true definition of selfless love. She spent her life putting others first, loving deeply, and giving wholeheartedly. A devoted wife, wonderful mother, and proud Nana, she poured her heart into her family and everyone who crossed her path. As a worship leader, her faith shone brightly in her voice and spirit, bringing others closer to God. She lived with grace, kindness, and compassion, leaving a legacy of love that will live on forever in the hearts of those who knew her.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband Tommy Noel; children Greg Cox and wife Gina, Shannon Taylor and husband Jeremy; sister Carol Callahan; grandchildren Shelbi Sixkiller, Devin Brown and wife Kirstie, Jada Coatney and husband Kyle, Megan Boone and husband Chris, Hilary Green, CaRee Turner and husband Zack, LaRissa Parker and husband Chance, and great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Jayson, Brook, Raelynn, Paisley, Jaxx, Jhett, Harper, Hallie, Ellis, Peri, Sayler, EmsLee, Aubren, Lakelyn.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Violet Keith; her brothers, Sam Keith and Ronnie Keith; and her sisters, Helen Onstott and Brenda Whitworth.
A viewing will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 2 to 8 P.M. in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel at Forever Memories Funeral Services, 463505 Hwy 101, Sallisaw, OK. 74955.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 2 P.M. at Calvary Temple Church, Jason West will be officiating, with Bill McDaniel also speaking. Pallbearers are Devin Brown, Kyle Coatney, Brandon Frazier, JT Frazier, Greg Cox, and Mark Brunk. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Callahan, Brent Callahan, Ryan Callahan, Melvin Duvall, and Brian Jackson.
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463505 Highway 101, Sallisaw, OK 74955
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