Shirley Ann Denney

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Denney, 77, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Shirley was born June 14, 1946, in Cushing, Oklahoma to Jay and Audine (Hagar) Taylor. She married George Denney in 1998. He preceded her in death in 1999. A life-long resident of Lincoln County, she lived in Carney, Ok most of her life as well as Chandler, Ok for some time.

Shirley worked in many capacities throughout her life, mainly as a secretary for St. Anthony’s Hospital and as a title clerk for Toyota. When Shirley wasn’t working, she enjoyed camping, fishing, and animals. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and doting on her great-grandchildren. Shirley was a very generous person: with her time as well as with her money. She was feisty and was a fun person to be around. Shirley always ended her days by studying the Bible every evening.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, George Denney; parents, Jay and Audine Taylor; grandparents, Alva and Sydney Hagar; a brothers, Kenneth Taylor and Donald Taylor; and a sister, Marilyn Vangorder.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Christy Johnson; daughters, Tonya McCalla, and Lori Aakre; grandchildren, Josh McPherson, Jon McPherson, Elise McCalla, Mikayla Brown, Christian Johnson, and Cameryn Johnson; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna Rogers, and Charlotte Brusuelas; as well as a host of other family members and friends.