Shirley Thomas Stauss' Obituary
Shirley Thomas Stauss, age 82, passed away Friday morning December 2, 2022. She was born August 7, 1940 in Gilmer, Texas to John Lewis and Dorothy Cain Thomas. Shirley graduated from Judson High School as a dedicated class secretary and continued her education at Texas Women’s University with a bachelor’s in nursing. Shirley spent her early career working at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. She went on to retire from Good Shepherd Medical Center after 32 years of faithful service in various departments and administrative roles in 2006. Shirley was a very active member of her community and dedicated a lot of her time to TOPS group, quilt making, grandchildren, Hilltoppers, baking, and her church family. She was a devoted member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church for over 30 years where she enjoyed her Sunday school class and game nights regularly.
She is survived by her two sons, Tracey Stauss and friend Kathy Stone. Son Thomas Stauss and wife Monica, their children Whitney Maglott and husband Mark; Bodhi Stauss and wife Natalie; Britney Moore and husband Tray. Her great grandchildren whom she adored so much Trevor, Alyssa, Elyse, Naomi, Harrison and Mia, Ryan and Mason, and Brandon White. As well as her sister Sue Ellen Thomas Brown and husband Raymond of Madill, OK and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of fifty one years, Jack Stauss; sister Sylvia Ann Thomas Trussell; her step-father Wilson F. Henderson, Jack’s parents and numerous aunts and uncles as well as grandparents.
Shirley was a beloved mom, sister, aunt, cousin, grandma, Gigi, friend and child of God.
Visitation will be held at Radar’s Funeral Home of Longview Sunday, December 4th from 6-8pm
Funeral will be held at Woodland Hills Baptist Church Monday, December 5th at 10am.
Psalms 23: 1-6 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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