Velda N. Wilson

Velda Naydene Wilson of Copan died Friday in Bartlesville, after 83 years of living well, working hard, traveling often and deeply loving those around her. Velda was born the daughter of Jesse Virgil and Edith Maude (Hamblin) Shadwick on February 26, 1933, in Goodman, MO. She was raised and educated in the area, graduating from Goodman High School in 1951. Her older sister, Ruth Graham and husband Harold, provided a loving home to Velda in town during high school, enabling her to complete her education. Velda met Bob Wilson at the restaurant she worked at in Goodman, and after some time she agreed to a date. They were united in marriage on September 29, 1950, in Bentonville, AR. They made their home in Goodman for a short time. Velda’s brother encouraged them to move to Dewey and Bob found employment at the Dewey Cement Plant in May of 1952. They eventually settled in Copan where they built their home in July 1960 and have enjoyed it ever since. Velda had a strong work ethic and managed to keep a beautiful home while often working two or more jobs at the same time. She worked at Jane Phillips Memorial Hospital for 19 years, as well as at local doctors’ offices. She also worked for David Smith Appraisals, plus various other jobs to keep herself busy. She kept working until two years ago when she decided to finally retire. Her children and grandchildren were her true passion, and even though she loved to work she found plenty of time to spend with them. Velda enjoyed the beautiful yard Bob kept and the many flowers and vegetables he planted year after year. They had a place on Grand Lake that they enjoyed with the family and spent many cherished times out on the boat. She collected glass and chickens, including one special rooster. Velda also found time to lunch and shop with her favorite girlfriends. Bob and Velda enjoyed many memorable trips to Las Vegas. She will be dearly missed by many, especially her beloved family. Velda is survived by her loving husband Bob of the home; two children, Connie Lee Wilson and Dan McCollough of Copan, Bo and Rachelle Wilson of Bartlesville; four grandchildren, Chris Hale of Bartlesville, Kerry Hale Laurent and Elliot of Dublin, CA, Colin Wilson of Stillwater, and Spencer Wilson of Oklahoma City; two great grandchildren Jordan Laurent and Elizabeth Laurent; as well as three sisters, Agatha Streeter of Craig, CO, Dixie June Weston and Bill of Goodman, MO, and Peggy Haslam of St. George, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Bill, Bob, Jerry and Jesse Max Shadwick, and one sister, Ruth Graham. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Journey Home, 3406 SE Kentucky Street, Bartlesville, OK 74006. Velda’s family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey, on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 6-8 p.m. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Velda’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Velda N. Wilson

February 26, 1933 - February 10, 2017