February 10, 1948 - March 23, 2020
-
Private family graveside for Nancy Ellen Shriver, 72 of Enid, will be Friday, March 27, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Viewing will be 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Nancy Ellen Shriver (Newsom) was sent home on March 23rd, 2020, the day of our Lord.
-
Nancy was the first of eight children born to Clarence and Willie Mae Newsom of Chickasha, OK, on February 10th, 1948. She attended St. Joseph Academy in Chickasha from kindergarten-high school graduating in 1966. Nancy attended the Oklahoma College for Liberal Arts majoring in Home Economics, later transferring to Oklahoma State University, graduating with her B.S. in Home Economics. Nancy served her internship at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO completing all requirements to become a registered dietitian.
-
Nancy began her 50-year career with the State of Oklahoma as a dietitian with Hissom Memorial Center in Sand Springs, OK. In 1993, Nancy moved to Enid to begin working at Norris and Greer Homes for the Disabled. Nancy spent several years as an inspector for the Oklahoma Health Department. After retiring from the State of Oklahoma, Nancy worked as a consultant for Liberty Health Systems until March 2020.
-
Nancy married Charles Fullhart (preceding her in death in 2015) in May 1970. Together, they had three children; Mary Ellen, Clay, and Jeremy.
-
Nancy found love again later in life and married Michael Shriver on February 11th, 2017.
-
Nancy lived life to its fullest, traveling extensively with her family domestically and internationally, seeing the wonders of the world. She enjoyed running and was involved with the Enid Running Club for many years, helping organize races. She was a fantastic cook and shared her skills by volunteering her time alongside her husband Mike at Our Daily Bread for several years feeding the less fortunate. She was also an animal lover who rescued her beloved Tater (passed) and Bella and loved her adopted (by marriage) Guinevere.
-
Nothing was more important to Nancy than her love for our Lord and her dedication to her church. She has many signs in her home that welcome people just as she welcomed many friends into her heart devoting herself to her church St. Gregory’s.
-
Most of all, Nancy was a loving and devoted daughter, mother, sister, and wife.
-
Nancy was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, parents Clarence and Willie May Newsom, brothers Daniel, Tommy, George, sister Mary Jean, grandson William Fullhart II, and stepson Michael Shriver II.
-
Nancy is survived by her husband Michael Shriver of Enid, daughter Mary Ellen of Seattle, WA, son Clay (Misty) of Claremore, OK, and son Jeremy of Enid, OK, grandchildren Elana, Jeremy, and Cody, and great-granddaughter Ameriah. Nancy is also survived by sisters Susie Aderhold (Doug) of Edmond, OK, Patricia Bynum (Alton) of Burkburnett, TX, brother John Newsom (Sharon) of Willow, AK, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends she loved and considered family.In lieu of flowers, please send donations through the funeral home to Our Daily Bread, or 4RKids of Enid, OK.
-
Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
-
-
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
-
[styled_box title=“SPONSOR” color="black"]
A United Methodist Retirement Community
-
Tours: 301 S. Oakwood | (580) 237-6164
-
Enid's Only Faith-based, Not-For-Profit, Complete Continuous Care Community. Including Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living Apartments and Townhomes.
[/styled_box]
