Shelley Cramer Persinger
Millboro
Summary
End of Life Doulas are a passionate BRIDGE between local hospice and families. I am certified and experienced trained to provide a non medical holistic approach to the transition of life care. Create a positive atmosphere of gratitude to help families to experience a safe and healthy space to grieve.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Death Doula
Self-employeed
Millboro
12.2012 - Current
- Empowering patients and loved ones to know what to expect in all phases of End of Life.
- Share what interventions to use for comfort in each phase.
- Assist with healing unresolved grief
- Inspiring families and individuals to live fully embracing the process
- Educate the Power of Presence
Athletic Director/Assistant Director
Boys and Girls Club
Broken Arrow, OK
06.2002 - 06.2010
- Organized summer camps or clinics that provided educational resources related to sport safety awareness.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
Certified Death Doula
Self-employeed
Millboro
- Preparing family for future needs of loved ones
- Daily caregiving
- Preparing meals
- Cleaning household
Aquatics Manager
Genesis
Broken Arrow, OK
- Teaching and scheduling water aerobic classes, swim lessons for all ages and benefits of cross training in the water
Education
Ministry
International Gospel Absolutes For Life
03-2023
Bible Studies
Rhema Bible Training College
05-1995
Associate of Arts - Political Science
University of South Carolina
06-1983
Skills
- End of life planning
- Grief resolution techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Comfort care strategies
- Holistic healing practices
- Client relationship management
- Cultural sensitivity
- Educational outreach
- Emotional support
Affiliations
- Former Olympic Swimmer representing the United States 1976-1992
- Mother of 4 children
- Wife of one man for 29 years
- Lived in Broken Arrow from 1992 until 2019 before moving to Virginia to care for in laws
- Love Outdoor activities
- Enjoying baking and learning new skills
- Ordained and Licensed Minister in the State of Oklahoma since 2017
Timeline
Death Doula
Self-employeed
12.2012 - Current
Athletic Director/Assistant Director
Boys and Girls Club
06.2002 - 06.2010
Ministry
International Gospel Absolutes For Life
Bible Studies
Rhema Bible Training College
Associate of Arts - Political Science
University of South Carolina
Certified Death Doula
Self-employeed
Aquatics Manager
Genesis