The family of Shirley Ann Marshall will celebrate her life of 79 years at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel. The family will host a time of fellowship and remembrance from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers. In support of the health of her family, face coverings are mandatory while attending the service and visitation. The service will be live-streamed and be available for thirty days on this page. You are encouraged to sign the virtual guestbook and share memories and expressions of sympathy by selecting the icon.Shirley Ann (Perry) Marshall, age 79, of Lubbock, Texas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.She was born on June 24, 1941, in a small farmhouse in Girard, TX to Benjamin Riley and Ruby Alice Perry. Shirley attended school in Spur, TX through 4th grade, Stamford, TX from 5th through 9th grade, and completed her high school education at Lovington High School in New Mexico, where she found her high school sweetheart, Johnny Lynn Marshall. Later, they married on March 6, 1959, in Lovington, New Mexico, and celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this year. The couple had three children; Catherine Denise Bullock, Melissa Dianne Portwood, and Michael Lynn Marshall.Shortly after they were married, Johnny and Shirley relocated to Lubbock, Texas, where Shirley worked at the Golden Horseshoe Drive Inn, USDA Cotton Classing Service, and lastly, TIME DC where she retired in 1976 due to a disability. She was a die-hard Red Raider and attended all Texas Tech home football games and Lady Raider basketball games with Johnny.Shirley was a long time resident of Lubbock and was an active member of the Redbud Lioness Club, where she helped with many fundraisers, including creating the Clothes Closet for children at Bayless Elementary. For over 30 years, she could be seen volunteering in the Lions Club booth at the South Plains Fair. She was passionate about helping others, and this was one way she felt she could give back. Shirley was a long time member of Trinity Church, where she served on the Benevolence Committee, helping grieving families in their time of need.Shirley is survived by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Lynn Marshall (Lubbock, Tx), daughter Catherine Denise Bullock and husband Wayne (Lubbock Tx), daughter Melissa Dianne Portwood and husband Richard (Lubbock, Tx), son Michael Lynn Marshall and wife April (Lubbock, Tx). She is also survived by eight grandkids: Matthew Bullock, Jason Bullock, Jessica Bullock, Lacy Caldwell, Andrew Marshall, Mason Marshall, Karalyn Marshall, and Cole Marshall, as well as six great-grandchildren. Her grandchildren have many fond memories of their grandmother (always referred to as “Meme”), including weekend sleepovers, popcorn, homemade cookies, and any other sweets of their choice. They spent hours watching VHS movies, which lasted well into the midnight hours. Other joys included family dinners where Meme served her unmatched homemade “Meme mashed potatoes.” At a young age, all of the grandchildren could name their primary colors, and when asked to identify one, in particular, it was always referred to as “Meme Red,” which was Shirley’s favorite color and worn in most of her outfits.Surviving siblings include one sister, Bennie Kay Cowan and husband Dallas of Spokane, Washington.Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Ben Perry (1982), her mother, Ruby Perry (1974), a great-grandson Travis Wayne (2001), and a great-granddaughter Lucy Ryan (2013).Pallbearers will be Andrew Marshall, Mason Marshall, Jason Bullock, Ally Caldwell, Frank McInroe, and Ed Fahsholtz. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Redbud Lions Club.
