Alva Review-Courier -

Lt. Shirley Jo Lanning was born November 15, 1961, in Alva, Oklahoma. She left this life far too soon on February 14, 2020.

Shirley had a passion for law enforcement. She worked as a public servant for the Oklahoma County Jail, the University of Central Oklahoma, US Marshals, Oklahoma County Sheriff's Department, and finally for the Canadian County Sheriff's Department.

Shirley was a real spitfire. She displayed her compassionate heart by fiercely fighting for and defending all those that she loved. She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her parents, John and Clara...