Shelly Kay Beaston

Shelly Kay Beaston of Copan was 58 when she left this earth for her heavenly home. She passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, leaving a hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved her, but especially her biggest fans - her family. They are comforted by knowing they will be reunited with their Mom, Mimi, Aunt Shelly and Shellimus someday. Shelly Kay Garrison was born on October 20, 1964, at Jane Phillips hospital in Bartlesville, OK, to Charles Robert and Shirley May (Jarrett) Garrison. She was raised in Valeda, KS, along with her two brothers. Growing up, Shelly made her own fun: driving Big Red, showing horses, rodeo-ing, and causing trouble. She graduated in 1983 from Labette High School and attended college in Miami for a time. From an early age, Shelly couldn’t keep still and loved to dance. She took up line dancing and many years later, it was at a dance hall Denim & Diamonds where she met the love of her life Michael Beaston in 1991. Mikey and Shelly got married in 1993. Ten years later, they got a “bunion” miracle – foot surgery was cancelled and 38 year old Shelly came home with news about being pregnant with Abbie. In the late ’80s, Shelly worked at SEK Grain before moving to Coffeyville schools in the ’90s. Later she built her career at the City of Dewey. She absolutely loved the town, the residents, and even fought for Dewey Library’s resident cat. Shelly was instrumental in the opening of Marvin’s (now Harp’s) grocery store. She worked in nursing education at JPMC before her career took her to ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66. While working full-time and raising Abbie, Shelly went back to college, along with her daughter in law Chelsey, and Shelly earned her degree in business administration from Okla. Wesleyan Univ. (OKWU) in Bartlesville. Most recently, Shelly worked as an Aviation Accounting Specialist at Phillips 66 where she went out of her way to help people. Everything Shelly did, she did with gusto. Her family recalls her saying: “woah, woah, woah, doesn’t mean go, go, go!” She didn’t have “quit” in her and she continued her lifelong love of horses, hot rods, line dancing and being with family at rodeos. Shelly loved people and they loved her back. Shelly cherished her family and even adopted her friends’ families and her family’s friends. She was especially close to Abbey Davis of Copan, Colby and wife Amber of Wann, Shondene Reynolds of Dewey, Cody Smith and Crystal of Grove, Candice Taylor of Wann. Shelly was a gifted cook, even winning the Good News paper’s competition with her corn dip one year. Family members recall many favorite dishes including her famous cheese dip, broccoli cheese casserole and chicken fried steak from scratch. Cooking was probably one of Shelly’s most popular love languages since she helped feed everyone, from workplace potlucks to the family gatherings she hosted. At the cousins’ Easter shindig, Shelly hid both eggs for the kids and six-packs of beer for the adults. Shelly was a tireless prankster, beginning with pulling tricks on her brothers, including epic April Fools’ challenges which continue to this day. Last year, Shelly took her daughter Abbie to Tulsa to score an all-important Krispy Kreme box. The girls enjoyed the donuts and then surprised Shelly’s brother with a special delivery box filled with … veggies! More recently, Shelly added some fun into doing Mikey’s laundry by stuffing his pants pockets with dryer sheets. Mimi Shelly also kept a stash of Roman candles and pop bottle rockets on hand – to launch at the grandkids or Abbie. But they loved her and didn’t mind her scaring them. Especially when she fixed their favorite breakfast of biscuits and gravy. Shelly was a homebody but also enjoyed camping, lake time and travelling. She was a go-getter and enjoyed planning fun, food-filled gatherings and adventures. She enjoyed her girls’ weekend trips and especially, her annual pilgrimage to War Eagle Mill in the fall. Last year, she bought a wooden spoon that said “Just beat it” to playfully remind Mikey of his fudge “beating” attempt. More than anything, Shelly enjoyed being at home, drinking her morning coffee on the porch and watching for when “the boys are back in town.” The boys were the many hummingbirds who enjoyed Shelly’s hospitality. Her open secret: three 25# bags of sugar each season. Shelly also enjoyed the simple pleasures of a rainy night and falling asleep to the sound of raindrops on their metal roof. She had the sweetest smile and biggest heart, and she will be missed by many. Shelly is survived by her husband of 30 years Mikey; mother Shirley; three children Dixie Horton of Coffeyville, KS, Tyler Wintjen and wife Chelsey of Wann, OK, and Abbie Beaston of the home; two brothers, Ron Garrison and wife Robin, and Bill Garrison and wife Gayla; and grandkids, Clayton, Cole, Maddi Wintjen of Wann, Kasen Shaw of Bartlesville and Aubrie Horton of Coffeyville. She is also survived by a posse of cousins, nieces and nephews, and numerous extended family and friends, as well as countless friends. She will also be missed by her best friends Tammy Roth, “Little Robin” Kolb and Lori Reeves. Shelly is preceded in death by her dad in 2003. Shelly’s family with receive friends on Thursday, 6-8 p.m. at the Davis Family Funeral Home - Dewey Chapel, (918-534-3030), 113 S. Osage, Dewey. All-day visitation will also be held Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Tyro Christian Church in Kansas. Interment will be in the Dewey Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Friends and family may share their online condolences and remembrances with Shelly’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Shelly Kay Beaston

October 20, 1964 - July 15, 2023