Mrs. Shirley Hemphill
1944 - 2012
Mrs. Shirley Hemphill
1944 - 2012
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BORN
1944
DIED
2012
Mrs. Shirley Hemphill Obituary
Shirley Fay Roland Hemphill was born in St. John Colony, Caldwell County, Texas. She was the sixth child of eight children to Henry Clay Roland and Dorothy Daisy Hill Roland.
Shirley was a graduate of Carver High School. She spent over thirty four years in the banking business along with sixteen of those years at Wells Fargo Bank.
Shirley accepted Christ at an early age at the St. John Zion Union Baptist Church and later moved her membership to the St. John Regular Missionary Baptist Church. She served as the Sunday School Secretary, Choir Secretary and Mission II Auxiliary. Shirley loved the Lord, Gods people and she loved her church.
Shirley was united in holy matrimony to C. T. Hemphill on August 3, 1959.
Her favorite pastime was Sports you name the sport and she enjoyed it. She was a sports fanatic. She played softball from an early teen up until the old body says I cant go any further. Not only did she love sports but she also, enjoyed spending time with her sisters (Mae & Betty) when they came home from Anchorage and California. However; there was something else special about Shirley, she was an excellent cook. Everyone looked forward for Thanksgiving and Christmas for her famous dressing, cake and pies.
Her father, mother, one sister, two brothers preceded her in death.
Shirley leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband of fifty three years, C. T. Hemphill; Two sons, Aubrey (Pamela); Patrick (Regina) both of Coppell, Texas; thirteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters Mae T. Adams (Harvey) of Anchorage, Alaska; Betty J. Bland (Ernest) of Compton, California; three brothers, James Roland of Anchorage, Alaska; Freddie Roland (Caroll) of Austin; Eddie Roland Sr. (Stella) of Austin, Texas; sister-in-laws, Luereece Tennon, Coleen Demps of Austin, Texas; Mary Lee Bell of San Antonio, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Robert Hemphill
September 14, 2021
I miss both Shirley and Clayton Hemphill. May they rest in peace. I visited their resting place at the St John Colony Cemetaru last summer. May God bless the surviving family members.
Rev Prince McDowell
September 16, 2019
Still miss Shirley and C.T. You are in our Prayers
Sharon Gabriel/Frazier
October 22, 2012
Love to my family during the Home-going services of Shirley, with prayers included. God Bless.
Dan and Dorothy Thompson
October 11, 2012
To my Family, the Roland Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and also to the Hemphill Family. I am truly going to miss my dearest cousin and friend, Shirley. She was warm, very loving, and had such an infectious smile. I will miss running into her at the stores shopping. Whenever we ran into each other it was always a whole day's conversation with a lot of joking and laughing. We shared the "Roland" love for shopping. Remember we are celebrating a life well lived. Her memories will live on in the hearts of many who loved her dearly. May you all find comfort and peace in knowing that she is resting in the bosom of her Lord. Eddie and Freddie, Shirley treasured all of her time spent with the two of you and she was always talking about the special moments you three shared. She was a special lady with an infectious smile and energetic spirit. I will truly miss her. The thoughts and prayers of the Thompson and Ockleberry families, and most of all, our love is with you all. May each of you find peace in knowing she is at peace and has received her heavenly crown and her long white robe and is singing in the heavenly choir!!! I love you and will miss you, my cousin Shirley. May God be with you all. He will see you through...just trust HIM.
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Joseph&Betty Williams
October 2, 2012
Our thought and prayers go out to the Hemphill family.
Caroline Powers
September 29, 2012
I cannot tell you how much I will miss Shirley. Seeing her everyday at her desk, greeting everybody with her wonderful smile and positive energy. We loved making each other laugh and telling each other about our kids. There is no one at work that can take her place. Love to all of her family. I will miss hearing about you all, but really most of all, I will miss Shirley.
Sallie Freeman Miller
September 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hemphill and Roland family. I am going to miss running into Shirley at Aunt Goldies' where we just laughed, talked and had good times. She and her infectious smile will truly be missed. The thoughts and prayers of the Freeman family are with you all.
Love,
Jackie Harris-Crayton
September 28, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. We had a wonderful time Honoring the Carver High School classes of 61-62 in July, your energy,participation and laughter will never be forgotten.....Go on Shirley... get your heavenly crown!!!
Ann Forester
September 28, 2012
My prayers are that our Lord and Savior will hold you tight in his loving arms during the difficult time.
Randy Till
September 28, 2012
Clayton,
Our thoughts and prayers are will you
Susana Hyatt
September 28, 2012
May God be with you and your family.
Charles and Evelyn Dubra
September 28, 2012
With deepest sympathy. May you find peace that surpasses all understanding. Put your trust in God and He will see you through.
DR. ROBERT HEMPHILL
September 28, 2012
TO CT, PATRICK AND AUBREY:
I'M GOING TO MISS SHIRLEY HER GREAT SMILE AND PERSONALITY. SHE WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO THE FAMILY. SHE'S WITH GOD AND THE ANGELS ARE REJOICING. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. GOD BE WITH YOU.
September 27, 2012
To CT and Family Members: What a joy that Shirley was a part of our families. She truly was a special lady with a contagious smile! She will be missed, however, she left a legacy of care, concern, and love. Shirey lived life to its fullest and made a positive impact on her circle of influence. Her work on this earth has been completed-A job well done. Now she rests in the arms of God. To God be the Glory!
Estelle Brooks-Austin, TX (first cousin)
Eva Reddick
September 27, 2012
Sis. Hemphill...my my my. When Dee (First Lady Carter) called and told me of your passing, I just couldn't believe it! You have gone on to be with our Lord. Just saw you a few months ago and as always, you had kind words and an easy smile. You will be missed. Bro. Hemphill, my sincerest condolences...there are no words. I smile every time I think of you chiding me about Geoffrey being adopted by you and Sis. Hemphill. You both welcomed me at 18 into your church family just like Dee and Rev. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
We'll see you again one day Shirley! Much love! Pam & Makayla
Pam Pike
September 27, 2012
To the family of Shirley ~ I first want to send my deepest sympathy's. I also want to tell you that Shirley was a precious person and I thought a lot of her. It's been several months since I talked to Shirley, however, I worked with her for almost 12 years at WF and I never remember a one of those days that Shirley did not sport the biggest smile ever! She was the sweetest spirited women I had ever known. She knew my daughter all her life shy of 14 months and always wanted a big hug when she saw her - never failed to ask about her - now 14 years later, my daughter is as sad as I am to lose such a special person! I know she is singing with angels and watching over all of us - but she will be sorely missed!
Rev. Prince McDowell
September 26, 2012
C.T. and the Children my Prayers are with you. Although its hard to come to grips with your lost, just know that God can..................
Mary Houston
September 26, 2012
My deepest condolence to the Hemphill family! My prayers are with you!
September 26, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Ms.Shirley was such a sweet and wonderful person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Charlotte and Marcus Anderson
Stacey and Portia
September 26, 2012
Aunt Shirley's infectious smile and energetic spirit will truly be missed. We love and miss you very much and are praying for the family.
Wanda Clark
September 25, 2012
My prayers to the Hemphill family. MAY GOD be with you in a comforting way.
Cynthia, Sandra & Pam
September 25, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.
September 21, 2012
To Shirley's family - I want you to know that she was loved by many people. I will miss her bright smile and happy face and the warmness she spread to whomever she would meet. Shirley never knew a stranger. And I will miss seeing her black Honda zooming down FM812 on her way to work. I know our Lord welcomed her with open arms. She is now a shinning star and an angel to watch over us. My prayers are with her family and many friends who will miss her dearly.
Erika Lacey and Felix, Dale, Tx
Michelle Robbins
September 20, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Aunt Shirley was an angel that was called home.
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