Shirley was very talented and was certainly the best Granny Greer imitator we ever had at a class reunion. She'd grab her apron and flashlight and rocked the attitude Granny Greer had. Your last years were very difficult, Shirley. You are missed, but glad you are at Peace.
One memory of Shirley that "sticks" in my mind even to this day, was when we were in 11th grade English class together. We had a teacher named, Ardis Hines. She read to us a lot of literature. The class was just after lunch. I would often put my head on my desk while listening to her read. Try as I may, I would often just fall asleep as her voice just mesmerized me! She gave us an assignment when we were reading Julias Caeser. It seemed like days on end as I repeated the speech starting with "Friends, Romans and Countrymen lend me your ear." The day came for each one to stand in front of the whole class and recite what we had practiced. Many of the classmates, while reciting this, just hurried through it in one monotone voice. It was Shirley's turn. She walked to the front of the class with a big smile on her face. She displayed such confidence. She looked over the class. All of a sudden out of the blue, we heard this booming voice burst out, "Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ear!!" From that moment, she commanded everyone's attention, including the teacher's! She delivered the entire speech with impeciblaty....wow! Needless to say, she scored an A+ for her performance.
Isn't it crazy the little things we remember about certain people. I just always loved Shirley's always positive attitude about life itself. We will miss your joy at the 50th Shirley, dear sweet soul
Dear Shirley, It seems only yesterday, we laughed and acted silly; we were so full of energy;so hungry to learn, our eyes wide open and lit up, ready for the world. And, then we blinked and we were so much older, still laughing, still being silly when we were sure no one would have us committed, our eyes still open but with a touch of sadness now and then for life had touched us in ways we had never imagined as young high school girls. I know that you, like me, never lost your urge for learning despite the absence of our youthful energies and the ever demanding responsibilities of being "grown-up". I can see that little girl in your beautiful smiling eyes. Please remember to visit those you love and left behind regularly in their dreams as a reminder of how much closer you are to them than they realize; be a comfort to them and make them laugh. hugs Shirley. Beatriz Valadez Ferreira.
Shirley was a special person. She was very sweet yet funny. She was that confident student that made us all try harder. I am sad that I will not be seeing her.
James A "Jim" White
Shirley was very talented and was certainly the best Granny Greer imitator we ever had at a class reunion. She'd grab her apron and flashlight and rocked the attitude Granny Greer had. Your last years were very difficult, Shirley. You are missed, but glad you are at Peace.
Margaret Elizabeth Nichols (Kuenzler)
Shirley worked on every reunion our class has had.
Mardi Gonyea (Nicklin)
One memory of Shirley that "sticks" in my mind even to this day, was when we were in 11th grade English class together. We had a teacher named, Ardis Hines. She read to us a lot of literature. The class was just after lunch. I would often put my head on my desk while listening to her read. Try as I may, I would often just fall asleep as her voice just mesmerized me! She gave us an assignment when we were reading Julias Caeser. It seemed like days on end as I repeated the speech starting with "Friends, Romans and Countrymen lend me your ear." The day came for each one to stand in front of the whole class and recite what we had practiced. Many of the classmates, while reciting this, just hurried through it in one monotone voice. It was Shirley's turn. She walked to the front of the class with a big smile on her face. She displayed such confidence. She looked over the class. All of a sudden out of the blue, we heard this booming voice burst out, "Friends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ear!!" From that moment, she commanded everyone's attention, including the teacher's! She delivered the entire speech with impeciblaty....wow! Needless to say, she scored an A+ for her performance.
Dorothy "Tiny" Dunlap (Moran)
I absolutely loved being with Shirley. She always made me laugh. I will miss her and she will be missed at our 50th reunion. very sad for her loss!!!
Tiny Dunlap Moran
Beatriz Valadez (Ferreira)
Dear Shirley, It seems only yesterday, we laughed and acted silly; we were so full of energy;so hungry to learn, our eyes wide open and lit up, ready for the world. And, then we blinked and we were so much older, still laughing, still being silly when we were sure no one would have us committed, our eyes still open but with a touch of sadness now and then for life had touched us in ways we had never imagined as young high school girls. I know that you, like me, never lost your urge for learning despite the absence of our youthful energies and the ever demanding responsibilities of being "grown-up". I can see that little girl in your beautiful smiling eyes. Please remember to visit those you love and left behind regularly in their dreams as a reminder of how much closer you are to them than they realize; be a comfort to them and make them laugh. hugs Shirley. Beatriz Valadez Ferreira.
Deborah Pike
Shirley was a special person. She was very sweet yet funny. She was that confident student that made us all try harder. I am sad that I will not be seeing her.