Carolyn Flowers

Shannon

Carolyn Flowers Shannon, 86, was born in Drumright, Oklahoma on September 16, 1940, to Bennie Fred and Sylvia May (Sanders) Nicholson. She passed away in Norman on October 26, 2026. Carolyn graduated from Davis High School in 1959 and was proud of where she came from and often kept up with those she grew up with.

Carolyn worked as a computer typist for The Daily Oklahoman, where she met her beloved husband, Mike. They shared 29 years of marriage together.

Carolyn loved her family and enjoyed family gatherings, especially during the holidays. Christmas was a favorite time of year, and she always made sure to open her presents first. She also loved animals and enjoyed watching old movies, especially those shown on Turner Classic Movies.

Carolyn was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. Her legacy will live on through the large family she loved and the many memories they will continue to share.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Hannah Marie Lewis; daughter-in-law Dina Magruder; sister Glenna Sue Walker; and brother-in-law Ansel Walker.

She is survived by her husband Mike Shannon; children Dana Rae and husband David Lewis, ReNee and husband Ernest Lamirand, Monty and wife Karen Magruder, and Clinton and wife Christy Flowers; stepdaughter Libby and husband Rishi Mukhi; grandchildren David Austin Lewis Jr., Aaron Jacob and wife Jodi Lewis, Talley Kate and husband Robert Thomas, Nicholas Reid and wife Makayla Magruder, Kaya Mukhi, and Malia Mukhi; great-grandchildren Lila Jo Lewis, Ella Grace Lewis, Kutter Lee Lewis, Slater Reid, Sterling Fisher Thomas, Sullivan J. Magruder, and Maverick Bear Magruder; sister-in-law Elaine Bruno and her sons Jesse and John Paul; nephews Mike and wife Vickie Walker, and Steve and wife Janice Walker; niece Lynn and husband Scott Walker; and a host of other loved ones, family, and friends.

A graveside service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.