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Shirley Paxton Obituary
February 15, 1935 - July 30, 2025
Arlington, Texas - Shirley Marie King Paxton was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 90. She was born February 15, 1935, in West Helena, Arkansas and was a resident of Arlington, Tx for the past 22 years.
Shirley earned her teaching degree from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. Her 41-year teaching career touched countless lives across Abernathy ISD, Lubbock ISD, and Clear Creek ISD.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Don Paxton; son, James Paxton; and her parents, Alma and Albert King.
She is survived by her children: Brenda Paxton Leferink and husband Tom, Mike Paxton and wife Kerri, and Chuck Paxton and wife Teri; Grandchildren: Erin, Chelsea, Michael, Derek, Jaime, Connor, Josh, Nikki, Natalie, and Blake, and great-grandchildren: Aiden, Ethan, Emery, Everett, Joyce, and Rylee; sister, Marjorie Ethelene Worley, and brother, Jesse Burke King.
A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. and graveside service at 1:00 p.m.
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Ramona Long
August 23, 2025
Shirley was a nice friend. We would sit around and crochet. I will pray for your family. It was nice meeting you Brenda and Tom. Sorry to hear about your loss.
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