Ann C Sheldon

Ann Cox Sheldon was born with music in her heart and soul on March 4, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK. She left her earthly home December 18, 2024. She was 91 years old. Starting at a young age, Ann would sing herself to sleep. This drove her younger sister, Carol crazy. Years later Carol told her how she missed that nightly serenade when Ann left for college at the University of Oklahoma. Ann attended the University of Oklahoma as a music major, earning her masters in Music Education. During her time at OU, she met the love of her life, Ed Sheldon, on a spring break ski trip to Colorado. They were married in 1954 and the adventures began. Ed worked for Conoco and for the first 9 years of their marriage they lived in 12 different towns, a couple of them twice. Ready for change, Ann and Ed moved to Independence, KS before moving to Bartlesville in 1965. Ann taught music at Oak Hills School for a few years and then taught music and 2nd and 3rd grades for several years at St John’s Catholic School. She opened her own music studio in the late 60's and taught piano, voice and organ for over 45 years. Her Halloween Recitals were very popular with her students. Many of her students had children of their own who also took lessons from Ann. She was a member of the Bartlesville Music Teachers Association, Oklahoma Music Teachers Association, and the National Music Teachers Association Ann was recognized in 2011 with the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association CFO Fellow Award, for her tireless work and commitment to teaching music. Ann's biggest joy was her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and greatgreat granddaughter. As often as she could, she attended the grandchildren’s music and non-music events. She shared her love of music with her children, as well as everyone she met. Ann was also a Girl Scout Leader, worked with the Boy Scouts, and enjoyed camping and fishing and traveling with her husband and 3 children. Ann was an active member of the Washington County Cherokee Association, serving as secretary for several years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. Cox and Irene Cox, father-inlaw Edward J Sheldon Sr, her husband Edward J. Sheldon, Jr,, sister Carol Cox Liebmann, sister-in-law Jessie Ann Sheldon, brother-in-law William Lancaster, brotherin-law JG Liebmann, and son-in-law James M West. Left to cherish her memories are her children, daughter Beth West and partner Will Moore, son Paul D Sheldon and wife Sue, son Brian S Sheldon and wife Laura, Grandson Jesse Lewis and wife Summer, grandson Drew Sheldon and wife Zi Jia Ng, granddaughter Violet Sheldon, granddaughter Susan Sheldon and husband Samual, granddaughter Kimberly Sheldon, great grandchildren Lilly Caputo and husband Tim, Julia Lewis and partner Ahmik Davis, Natalie Lewis and Emmy Lewis, Kiara Grayson, Dorian Grayson, Victoria Grayson, Kairi Sheldon Grayson, Matt Grayson, Great-great granddaughter Evelyn Caputo. She is also survived by her older sister Bettie Lu Lancaster, and many nieces, and nephews. She also leaves a host of friends. Ann had the biggest heart anyone knew. She will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 11 am. Please join us for coffee and cookies prior to the service .In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity.

Ann C Sheldon

March 4, 1933 - December 18, 2024