Vivian Lee

Ann Shatswell

Vivian Lee Ann (Plumlee) Shatswell, 81, of Blanchard, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1943 to J.H. Plumlee and Loraine France "Toots" (Blackburn) in Houston, Texas

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Vivian graduated from Grant High School and married the love of her life, Johnnie LeRoy Shatswell on June 10, 1962. Vivian and Johnnie lived and raised their two daughters, Tara and Julie in Oklahoma City, They later moved to Lexington from 1994-2005 and then back to Oklahoma City, until making their home in Blanchard about seven years ago. Before having children, Vivian worked at General Electric Credit Corporation but became a stay-at-home mom when the girls arrived. She enjoyed being their Blue Bird leader when they were young and going to Camp Dakani and Camp Cimarron. Later in life, Vivian went to work at Mac's Tag Agency in Grant Square in Oklahoma City where she worked as a clerk.

Vivian was an active member of Capitol Hill Assembly of God Church in Oklahoma City for many years, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and Nursery Director. She also attended Wilmont Place Baptist Church and later became a member of First Baptist Church in Purcell. Vivian enjoyed collecting antique dolls and Kewpie dolls. She and her mother opened an antique shop in her backyard called Vivian's Antiques. Vivian liked to birdwatch (her favorites were Cardinals) and especially enjoyed going to their cabin at Lake Tenkiller almost every weekend while her children were growing up. She enjoyed quality time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Vivian brought laughter and joy to all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Vivian is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Tara Johnson.

Vivian is survived by her husband of 62 years, Johnnie Shatswell; daughter, Julie Gathright and husband Mark of Oklahoma City; son-in-law, Kevin Johnson of Blanchard; grandchildren, Matthew Johnson and wife Jennifer, Amber Neighbors and husband D.J., all of Blanchard, Amanda Gathright of Norman, and Tori Gathright of Oklahoma City; six great-grandchildren, Megan, Caleb, Abby, Charlotte, Caroline, and Paxton; and other loving family members and friends.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Interment to follow in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.