Shirley Ann Dietz

So terribly sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Such a caring, funny, and compassionate friend. She and my mom have been friends for such a long time. She will be sorely missed. Love and prayers for strength to her family.

Shirley has been my best friend since 1st grade. We grew up talking about our future, our families, laughing and sometimes crying together. As we got older, we still talked about our future, our families (now including, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren) and still, laughing and sometimes crying together. Whether on the phone or when she'd visit bringing fresh eggs, we were still those school girl friends who had shared a lifetime of treasured memories. Shirley, you will forever be my best friend.
Sending love and prayers to her family.
Rest in peace my dear friend.

I, too, hurt with so many others upon losing Shirley. I learned of her illness and passing in the same sentence, just enough words apart to get my hopes up she could be mending before told the ending I didn't want. It's hard to imagine a Ponchatoula without Shirley brightening our days. May we all find comfort in our memories of her and may we all continue sharing her special ways with others...

I'm sorry about Shirley's passing. She was so proud of her family. She always gave me an update on her kids and grandkids when I would see her. I know you have many good memories which will keep her close and will continue to bring you comfort.

Dear Mr Raymond, Reggie, Kim and Terry, and Family. I'm very sorry for your loss. Mrs Shirley was a very positive happy wonderful influence for all who new her. I will be forever in her debt for the friendship she showed my dear Aunt Dottie, Mrs Dorothy Poche, and family. I m sorry I won't be able to be there tomorrow, as She always was for us, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerest Condolences, Wally McWhirter

Mrs. Shirley is going to be greatly missed. I met her back in the late 1990's at TOPS(Take Off Pounds Sensibly). I gave her the nickname Skinny Dietz because she would come in every week with a weight loss. I can honestly say I love and going to miss my dear friend.

Dear Family, you all lost the most wonderful,loveable,generous,sweetest,true blue God loving person in this world. Shirley and I met both driving school buses. We struck up a life time friendship! She was 1 of my dearest and truest friends. We shared lots of fun and memories. God bless each of you and treasure all your memories from the precious Gem God gave to each of you. What a special lady she was. Till we meet again my dear friend!!!

So sorry to here this. She was a great lady. She will be missed by a lot of kids now grown with kids of their own that she had on her route.

Mr. Raymond and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss of Ms. Shirley. No matter where we ran into each other I was always met with bright smiles and lovingly embraces. I pray that the Lord will comfort you in your time of sorrow.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

Even though we ended up many miles apart those few occasions we visited would be like high school again My sincere condolences to the family she was so proud of j

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family I met Ms Shirley at a wedding reception and they danced the night away and every one just backed up and watched we all had a good time

My deepest sympathy is extended to all of the Dietz family during this trying time. Shirley was a kind and outgoing person with a great smile that revealed her heart of true grace and compassion. God bless you all!

Jim Perrin

Memories
For all the resale stores we visited
For all the restaurants we ate at
For all the laughs we had together
Nothing had me ready for you to leave
A lot of fun to be around
Never a dull moment
So many pictures of children/grandchildren, the loves of your life
A Christian woman
A wife
A mother
A grandmother and looking forward to being a great grandmother
A bus driver
A pure country girl
For all of the above, you will be missed
Memories,
Love, Lucy

Dearest Mr. Raymond and family:
I am very saddened at the loss of Ms.Shirley.The joy Ms. Shirley brought into my will not be forgotten. When we ran into each other in town/somewhere. I was always greeted bright smiles and flimilar lovingly embraces from Ms. Shirley and Mr. Raymond.
"What we have once enjoyed and loved deeply we can never lose. For those feelings and memories have become apart of us."
I sincerely hope and pray that the Lord comforts you all though your difficult sorrowful days that are come.
God Bless You All!

Kelley and I sent our deepest simpathy and love to y'all ,everybody loved Mrs Shirley.

Tara', please know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. You and your family have our sincerest condolences. Larry and Sheryl Francis

Ms. Shirley almost always brought my class on field trips. If we went to Kenner or the big city Mr. Dietz always was aboard. She wouldn't drive just anyone. She didn't mind the kids singing but they had to be responsible & respectful. I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope & pray you will feel God's blessing & comfort as you go through these days without her.

I taught Ryan and never new Ms. Shirley was his grandmother. She was always smiling around us. I know you will cherish your memories.