Obituary of Roxanne Shell Logan

Roxanne Shell Logan came to this world on December 4th, 1950 and peacefully departed on December 30, 2024. A longtime resident of Ardmore, Roxanne was known in the community by her work. She worked with The Ardmoreite, Dollar General Warehouse, Lighthouse Behavioral Health and others throughout Carter County. In 2020, Roxanne found her voice with Oklahoma Policy Institute/Together Oklahoma. She led the grassroots effort as the Southeast Regional Organizer. She was a passionate advocate who worked to help rural Oklahomans understand the impact of legislation on their lives and how each of us can impact legislation by telling lawmakers how their decisions affect everyday life. Roxanne also was the facilitator of a coalition of state leaders of criminal justice reform. Roxanne was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She served with the Carter County Democrat Party, assisted her friend, Cheryl Key, in a political campaign and as Trustee for the League of Women Voters Oklahoma. She was preceded by her parents, Hubert Shell and Edna McGee Shell, her husband Ralph Logan, Jr. and her precious son Graham. She’s survived by her brothers Rodger and Matt Shell of Norman and sister Jennifer Shell Hopeman of Atlanta, GA, nephew Thade Shade of Norman, nieces Hannah Monroe of Oklahoma City and Amber Hopeman of Atlanta, GA and grand nieces Madeline and Violet Stoner of Atlanta. Roxanne also leaves her beloved protector Dude and goofy Luna along with many friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to an organization you know Roxanne would support. An informal celebration of Roxanne’s life and work will be held February 1, 2025, 4:30pm-7:30pm at the Legacy Event Center, 309 E. Main St in Ardmore. Cremation with care under the direction of Griffin~Hillcrest.