Family was the center of her life. She was deeply devoted to those she loved and found her greatest joy in caring for them. Her home was a place of comfort, laughter, and open doors—where no one ever left hungry. She was well-known for her ability to put together a full meal in a matter of minutes, always making sure that everyone who came through her door was fed and cared for.
She loved babysitting her grandchildren and spending time nurturing the next generation, creating memories that will be cherished forever. She found peace and happiness in gardening, delighting in watching things grow under her careful hands. She enjoyed musical movies, often humming along, and expressed her creativity through crocheting and quilting—each stitch a reflection of her patience and love.
Her cooking was legendary, her generosity unmatched, and her presence a steady comfort to all who knew her. She lived a life of quiet faithfulness, showing her love not only through words, but through actions—meals shared, blankets made, gardens tended, and time given freely.
She will be remembered as a devoted mother and grandmother whose life was a beautiful example of selfless love. Though she will be deeply missed, her spirit lives on in the family she nurtured and the traditions she passed down.
She is survived by:
Four sons:
Preston Duncan and Barbara
Kenneth Duncan and wife Diane
D. Farrell Duncan and wife Linda
Hugh Duncan and wife Skyla
Her grandchildren:
Dianna Bascue and Warren, Hannah Anderson and husband Bryan, Zachary Duncan and wife Shannon, Teresa Duncan and Dalton, Montana Duncan and Andrew, Jacob Duncan and wife Javon, Justin Warren, Chris Duncan and wife Brandi, and Kayla Phipps and husband Tres
Her great-grandchildren:
Jessica and Ronnie Winters; Warren and Abby Bascue; Ethan, Olivia, and Mac Anderson; Piper and Hoke Duncan; Lochlan, Ronan, and Amelia Earley; Sidney Sasson; Camden and Eden Duncan; Wyatt Warren; Axson, Archer, and August Duncan; Duncan, Mavis, and Willa Phipps
Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Hester and Grady Brown; and her husband, Donald Duncan.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, Oklahoma with Brother Sam Dyer officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park in Heavener, Oklahoma under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Her Grandsons
To sign Shirley’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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