Alta L. Shamblin

Alta Louise Shamblin went to be with her Saviour, July 30. She was born May 27, 1935 to Vida and Leonard Angel in Fairland, Oklahoma. Alta’s life was full, productive and held a perfect love for her family. She would always give everything that mattered in life her very best effort. She grew up on a farm in Fairland, Oklahoma. She married George Ellis Shamblin, Sr., August 4, 1955. If ever you knew of someone who worked tirelessly, Alta was right there with them. Together, George and Alta bought the Miami Tin Shop in 1966. They ran “the shop” together for 42 years. They were honest, dependable and conscientious in all they attempted in life and business. It was always evident to her children and husband that she aimed, always, at a job well done. In 1974 Alta and George bought a farm and ranch in Bluejacket,OK. There they raised a large cattle herd and enjoyed God’s gifts of farming, ranching and nature. Alta along with George worked to uphold integrity of the animals and the land. She was always open to learning and working to achieve her goals. Her favorite place was in the garden where she grew wonderful vegetables and flowers. She found refuge of lives weary burdens there and so many times she would meet with Jesus while she hummed one of her favorite songs; “I Come to the Garden Alone”. In 2000 they sold the farm and moved into Miami. George past from this life June 11, 2009. Her survivors will never forget her and hold closely in their hearts all the love and life she had to offer. She is survived by her son and wife; George and Cindy Shamblin and daughter and husband; Angela and Jim Edwards. She leaves behind four grandchildren; Kendra Jordan, Brianna Shamblin, Andrea Edwards and Paul Edwards. She also has five great-grandchildren; Grace Lynn Darby and Shamblin, Serenity, Sojourn and Saskia Edwards. She is also survived by her sister, Mary McVay of Miami along with several nieces and nephews that she truly loved. For the health and wellbeing of family and friends and due to the concerns of the Coronavirus, the family will delay having her remembrance service until spring/summer of 2021. Services have been placed in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami. Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mrs. Shamblin’s Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.

Alta L. Shamblin

May 27, 1935 - July 30, 2020