Sharilyn Dianne (Stafford) Yandell was born on April 4, 1949, in Hobart, Oklahoma, to Paul Durwood Stafford and Margetta (Newton) Stafford. She passed away on August 28, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 77.

Sharilyn graduated from Roosevelt High School in Roosevelt, Oklahoma, in 1966. A hardworking and independent woman, she was self-employed and owned Pampered Home Service, a cleaning service she operated with great care and dedication.

Sharilyn had a special way of making others feel welcomed and loved. She showed her love through cooking and found great joy in preparing meals for her family and guests. Her kitchen was a place where memories were made, stories were shared, and no one ever left hungry. Every meal she prepared was an expression of the love and care she carried for those around her.

Sharilyn is survived by her children, Devin Yandell and wife Starla, and Anthony Yandell; grandchildren, Wyland, Devin, Bryce, and Rachael; aunt, Marilyn Stafford Buchanan and husband James; sister-in-law, Revis Stafford; as well as numerous cousins and other beloved family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Bruce Yandell, on August 3, 2022; her son, Wesley Yandell; her parents, Paul Durwood and Margetta Stafford; and her brothers, Edwin Dewayne Stafford and Rendell Arnold Stafford.

Sharilyn will be remembered for her generous heart, hardworking spirit, and the warmth she brought into the lives of her family and friends. The love she shared and the memories she created will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Hayes Funeral Home Chapel.