Mini-Biography

I had some painting done and lost track of mom's "stuff". Found it again so here's an update for those who may not have known her.

March 20, 2010

I was born July 10, 1922, on a farm west of Enid, OK, daughter of Lewis B. and Retta (Barge) Miller. I attended Free Home School and Emerson Junior High School. I graduated from Enid High School in 1939 and from Phillips University in 1943.

Following graduation I taught at Carrier High schhool. Then I worked for the George E. Failing Company until my marriage to Bill Shaklee on February 24, 1946, in the First Medthodist Church, Enid.

We lived in Ames, Iowa, for two years where I taught Freshman English at the Iowa State University. After two years in Champaign and Urbana, Illinois, we moved to Maryland where we lived in Riverdale, Eastpines, and New Carrollton before returning to Enid in 1976. In August 1992 we moved to Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City.

I was a life-long member of the Methodist Church. I sang in the choir, taught Sunday school classes and participated in the women's organizations. I served two terms as president of the United Methodist Women, first in Lanham, Maryland and then in Enid.

I was active in civic affairs and in the Parent-Teachers Association. I was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Lioness Club, Vernon Extension Homemaker's Club, Republican Women's Club, League of Women Voters, Young Women's Christian Association, and Daughters of the American Revolution.

In Epworth Villa I was active in the Ceramics Interest Group, sang in the Villa Choir, taught Sunday School classes and was active in the Quail Springs United Methodist Women Circle which met regularly in Epworth Villa.

Of course, I think she left out the most important part, having 4 great children, but that's just my opinion. She died on Dec 5th, 2011 at the age of 89.