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Shirley Church Obituary
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 at Ellis Funeral Chapel in Midland, Texas. Services will be held by Ellis Funeral Home, with local arrangements by Brooks Funeral Directors.
Shirley Perkins Church was born on Aug. 17, 1935 in Fisher County, Texas to Cecil and Lillian Lee Perkins. She graduated from Roby High School and attended McMurry University in Abilene. She married Fred Church on Apr. 5, 1958 in Stanton, Texas. They lived in Friona for a number of years where she worked in the library for Friona ISD. They lived in Sweetwater for seventeen years before moving to Canyon in 2014. Shirley loved her family and enjoyed music, arts, and crafts. She was a member of Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Shirley was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Survivors include her husband, Fred Church, of Canyon; two sons, Perry Church and wife Lisa of Canyon, and Dean Church and wife Wina of Lubbock; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and two sisters, Clarice McCain, of Midland, and Minta Eury of Duncanville.
The family suggests memorials to the patients of Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice, in care of Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Foundation, 1600 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX 79106.
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Rebecca Martin
May 8, 2016
Shirley was the most precious friend a girl could have! She got me through some tough times! What a beautiful sweet spirit! I love you beautiful! God bless and continue to give Fred, Perry, Dean and families comfort and strength!
Elizabeth Peak
November 13, 2015
Shirley was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed working with her at the school in Friona.
She always had a smile on her face.
Elizabeth Ann Wadsworth
November 12, 2015
Oh what a lady! I can hear her laughing with me as I try to do this online stuff! May God fill you with His peace and the happy memories of her. Love, Elizabeth Ann
John & Christie Spring
November 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a sweet lady and will be missed. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and praying God will give you peace and comfort that only HE can give. Hugs to you all!
November 12, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to Perry,Lisa,Spencer and Dee in the death of their mother and grandmother.
Darrell& Charlie Williams
Don and Wanda Clary
November 12, 2015
Dean so sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers and love to your family.
Dan Cathey
November 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Shirley was a wonderful person. Her laughter and joy will be missed - Dan and Nadine Cathey
Janice Stockard
November 10, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Shirley. She was such a wonderful person, always fun to be around.
With Love, Janice Stockard
John & Lisa Carson
November 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Margaret Bishop
November 7, 2015
Shirley was a sweet and dear friend. I'm so glad we were neighbors!
Carla watkins
November 6, 2015
Wish I were there with you all. May Angels surround and comfort you at this time. God bless. Carla Perkins Watkins and family.
Mark Hursh
November 6, 2015
Our hearts and prayers are with each one of you. Shirley brought a lot of laughs and joy to so many - Mark, Julia, Abby Shea & Clay Hursh
November 5, 2015
I wish that we could be with you. You are in our prayers. Connie & Carol Perkins
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