Elizabeth Ann "Shorty" Claxton

Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann “Shorty” Claxton, 55, of Collinsville, were held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Skiatook Church of Christ in Skiatook, OK. Pastor Steve Talburt officiated and burial was in Osage Gardens Cemetery in Skiatook, OK. Casket bearers were Darrin Varnell, Eddy Driskell, Richard L. Elledge, Jr., Tommy Still, Matthew A. Elledge, and Fred Dover. Honorary casket bearers were Joe Day, William Claxton, Dwayne McCuen, Kenneth Canady, Richard Adrian, and Steve Thornton.

Elizabeth, lovingly known as “Shorty” was born August 3, 1959 in Tulsa, OK to William Bill and Helen Minnie (Talburt). She passed away April 21, 2015 in Collinsville, OK.

Elizabeth graduated from Skiatook in 1977. She worked for EMSA for 35 years before retiring. Elizabeth and Richard moved to Collinsville in 2000. She was a strong willed and courageous woman that was just as beautiful inside and out. She always cared for those in need. She attended Faith Bible Church where she received the love and support of the members. She loved life and shared her love and laughter with those who surrounded her. Growing tired and weary, she never gave up, trusting in the Lord for faith and comfort. We will greatly miss her, but knowing at the end of our days, we will be with her again.

She is survived by her Fiancé, Richard Elledge of Collinsville; sister, Cheryl Agnew of Terlton; brother, William Claxton of Skiatook; nieces, Chastity Varnell and husband Darrin and Rebecca Claxton of Clendenin, WV; nephews, Johnathon Claxton of Clendenin, WV and Gabriel Claxton of Clendenin, WV; great-niece, Lauren LaFever; great-nephews, Corbin Varnell of Terlton, Colt Varnell of Terlton, and Cameron Claxton of Clendenin, WV.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and William Claxton.