Shirley Ann Davilla

Shirley Ann Davilla, 88, passed away on October 13, 2023 surrounded by her family at home. She was born to John and Helen (Wheeler) Cramer in Gracemont, OK.

She attended Gracemont, Riverside Indian School and graduated from Catholic School in Tulsa, OK. She married Raymond H. Davilla Sr. on October 10, 1956 in Anadarko, OK. They made their home in Anadarko, OK. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Shirley was a member of the Wichita & Affiliated Tribes. She has served in many capacities within the tribe for over 50 years. She served as chairman to the Wichita Housing Authority from inception in 1992. She also served on the Wichita Foster Care Review Board, served in the Wichita Service Club, and served for many years on the Wichita Executive Committee. Her greatest contribution to the tribe was her commitment to revitalizing the Wichita language. She worked tirelessly with Gary McAdams to create Literature to provide a foundation for future generations. She always had an open door & wanted to help anyone in need.

She was employed with the Anadarko Hospital, Friendship Manor nursing home, Riverside Indian School, as a loving cottage mother to many Native American students. She also worked at the Wichita Tribe in several capacities, eventually retiring from the WCD WIC program.

Shirley also served on many boards including Anadarko City Council, Riverside School Board, the OIO Board, as treasurer of the American Indian Exposition, and also the WCD Enterprises Board of Directors.

She was preceded in death by her: husband, Raymond Davilla Sr; daughter, Cheryl Davilla Vance; Son, Michael Cramer; mother, Helen Cramer Querdibitty; father, John Cramer; brother, Johnathan Querdibitty; infant sister, Roxanne Querdibitty

Shirley is survived by her:
Children: Sandra Wilson, Gracemont, OK
Darrell Davilla & spouse, Irene, Wichita, KS
Raymond H. Davilla Jr. , Tijeras, NM
Betty & spouse, Darrell Kauley, Anadarko, OK
Daniel Davilla, Anadarko, OK
3 granddaughters that she raised after their mother's passing: Jeanne Davilla, Anadarko, OK; Carissa & Spouse, Tim Williams, Anadarko, OK; Melissa Vance, OKC, OK
28 Grandchildren
58 Great grandchildren
34.5 Great great grandchildren
Fur Babies: Sweetie and Snuggles
Best Friend: Betty Jo Wolfe
A host extended family and friends too numerous to name