Mrs. Laura D. Shirley's Obituary
Laura Deramus Shirley, age 59, of Gladewater went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Tuesday March 18, 2014 in a local hospital in Longview, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend, who touched the lives of so many. She will be remembered by all that knew and loved her for her contagious smile, strength, quick-wit, and laughter.
She was born in Longview, Texas on May 8, 1954 to Jesse E. and Ruth Deramus. She graduated from Longview High School in 1972. She received a nursing degree from Kilgore College and was a nurse at University of Texas Health Northeast. She was married to the love of her life and best friend Billy M. Shirley for 38 years. They had one daughter together whom she loved dearly and was an amazing mother to.
Laura is survived by her husband Billy M. Shirley of Gladewater, daughter Jessica Wilson and husband Paul of Gilmer, Tx; the joy of her life, her grandson Wyatt Wilson; her stepsons and daughter-in-laws Scot and Monica Shirley of Houston, Tx; Marc and Dustin Shirley of Longview, Tx; step-grandchildren Aaron, Avery, and Slayton Shirley; Mother Ruth Deramus Ashe of Longview, brother Phil Deramus and wife Molly of Longview, Tx; sister Brenda Deramus Freeman of Henderson,Tx and sister Kathy Deramus Harris and husband Greg of Humble,Tx and a several nephews and nieces.
She was preceeded in death by her father Jesse E. Deramus and sister Sandra Deramus Roberts.
Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday March 22, 2014 at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview with Pastor Marty Strait of Pathway Church officiating. Burial will follow at Rosewood Park. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
A memorial guestbook may be signed online at www.raderfh.com.
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