Emilene Edna Fisher was born June 24, 1936 to Ellis Joseph and Mable Irene Shamas in Bristow, Oklahoma. She departed this life September 23, 2020 at the age of 84 years.
She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and later graduated from Bristow High School. She then graduated from Tulsa Stenography School. She retired as a stenographer for the Muskogee Federal Court.
Emilene Edna Shamas and David Clinton Fisher were united in marriage June 26, 1952 in Bentonville, Arkansas. From this union were born four children, David Ellis, James Clinton, Ellis Ray and Davalene Irene. They enjoyed 54 years together before his passing January 11, 2006.
She was one of the last remaining charter members of the V.F.W. Emilene enjoyed playing games, especially Bingo as well as crocheting. As well, she was an avid reader and loved working in her flower gardens. She was also known as an artist and enjoyed painting. The bright spot in her heart was her family; she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by four children, David Ellis Fisher and wife Missy of Bristow, James Clinton Fisher and wife Dawn of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ellis Ray Fisher and wife Lisa, Davalene Irene McKinzie and husband Guy of Tuttle, Oklahoma; one brother, Mitchell Shamas and wife SueLynn of Broken Arrow; one sister in law, Annawyn Shamas of Littleton, Colorado; grandchildren, Angela Dalke and husband Josh, Brandi Peters and husband Brian, Christopher Root and wife Jessica, Pamela Ingram and husband Amos, Jimmy Fisher and wife Alicia, Joseph Fisher and wife Evan, Wendy Smith and husband Sean, Clinton Root and wife Alicia, Justin Fisher, Amanda Jackson and husband Telly, Emily Kahre and husband Brandon, Lindsey Fisher, Mia Fisher, Mila Fisher, Chasen Root and Fisher McKinzie. Twenty-six great grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Jim Shamas.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00pm, Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Bristow City Cemetery with Reverend John Tidwell officiating.
