Shawn Elizabeth Hurlbut's Obituary
Shawn (Momma, Nanny) Elizabeth Hurlbut, aged 57, left our world to be with the Lord on January 18th, 2024 surrounded by her family and close loved ones while in hospice. She was a resident of Inola Oklahoma, where she lived with her loving husband Ron Hurlbut and their adorable fur babies. Shawn and Ron married on June 22, 2007. Shawn was born on June 29th, 1966 in Stillwater Oklahoma, to Wesley and Grace Eilene Cook. Shawn received her education in Tulsa, graduating from Will Rogers High School and later attending Tulsa Community College. Shawn worked in several different career fields throughout her lifetime including medical billing and coding. Her hobbies started with bow making and eventually led to opening her own business, which included digital creation, embroidery, and selling an array of hand crafted items. Shawn has lived in various areas of the state including, Tulsa, Chouteau, Pryor, Inola, and Catoosa. Shawn was an avid bowler in her early years and she enjoyed knitting, cross stitching, and loved to sing karaoke with her angelic voice. Eventually, she found her niche in fostering and rescuing animals of Northeast Oklahoma. She was very proud and protective of her children and grandchildren, whom she loved deeply. Each of them knows they hold a special place in her heart. Shawn is known for being a child of God and helping those that are less fortunate, especially those that were born with four legs. Along with a graceful prayer, you can also just as swiftly receive a dose of her smart whit and spit fire attitude. She is survived by her Husband - Ron Hurlbut; Mother - Eilene Cook; 7 children - Brendan Wright, Husband Timothy (Tim) Wright, Brittany Broad, Jennifer Broad, Derek Broad, Shawn Watkins, Wife Kayla Watkins, Dakota Swinferd, Wife Marley Swinferd, Garrett Cook; 2 Step children - Elaine Hurlbut and Hayley Hurlbut; Brother - David Cook, Wife Tracia Cook; 7 Grandchildren - Kaidence & Braylea Watkins, Zach & Zoe Wright, Hayden, Christopher, and Simeon Hurlbut; Nephew - Kyle Cook; Aunt - Vickie Cook; as well as several other aunts, uncles, cousins and family. She is preceded in death by her Father - Wesley Cook; Nephew - Brett Wade Cook; Uncle - John Cook; and other friends and relatives.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tulsa Clarehouse in Shawn Hurlbut’s name.
A special thank you to Cornerstone Hospital, The Tulsa Clarehouse, Cura Hospice, and Jenny Money for their efforts and attempts to make this process as seamless and easy as possible.
Shawn touched so many lives, and was loved by so many. The world definitely is not as bright now that a star is missing. Mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, niece, friend; infectious laughter, comforting presence, loving soul - Shawn Elizabeth Hurlbut.
If you cannot attend the service in person webcasting is available at the following link: https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/97045/hash:034FA99B4604094C
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