Helen Shelton Grover

Helen passed from this earth to her heavenly home on May 14, 2021. Born on January 1, 1924, in Okmulgee, OK, she was the first baby born in the county on that New Year’s Day. Born Helen Marie Green, she was the daughter of J.R. and Clara Green and spent her childhood in Oklahoma, graduating from Shidler High school before going on to attend Oklahoma Baptist University. Helen married Duane Shelton in 1946 and they celebrated 45 years of marriage before Duane passed away in 1990. They raised 4 children, Paula, Sherry, Scott and Bryan. During those years they lived in New Mexico, Texas, California, and Colorado before moving to Oklahoma in 1974.

Helen grew up loving music and started playing the piano as a small child. Through years of musical study, she became a piano teacher and taught private piano and voice lessons to hundreds of children and adults throughout her 50 year career. She also served as Minister of Music for 7 years at University Hills Baptist Church in Denver. After she and Duane moved to Oklahoma City, they became members of Northwest Baptist Church where she served in various music capacities over the years. She was the piano accompanist for the Mayfair Kiwanis Club and became the first female member in the late 80’s. She continued to play for the Kiwanis until her retirement in 1998.

Helen married Stanley Grover in 2002, and they were blessed to have just a few months together before Stanley died later that year. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, R. Paul Green, by her husband Duane Shelton, husband Stanley Grover and her first born, Paula Rae. She is survived by her loving children Sherry Quiring and husband Bob, Scott Shelton and wife Kim, Bryan Shelton and wife Sherrie; 6 grandchildren, Andrea Quiring Chavanne, Dustin Quiring, Phillip Sens, Tyler Shelton, Brett Shelton and Austin Shelton, and 5 great grandchildren.

The family extends a special thank you to Sharon Priest, Helen's personal care assistant for the past 5 years. Sharon was a loyal, faithful friend and care-giver to the end. Also to Alisa Cruz and to Integris Hospice, Wendy Thomas, RN who provided excellent care and compassion.

The funeral service in honor of Helen will take place Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hope is Alive (hopeisalive.net)