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Shirley Dendy

12/11/1949 - 08/06/2017

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Obituary For Shirley Dendy

Shirley Jane Rounsavall Dendy was born December 11, 1949 at Katy Hospital in Denison, TX. She died Sunday August 6, 2017 at home in Sherman, TX. She graduated from Denison High School in 1968. She started out as a secretary at American Bank, then worked at the Credit Department, & finally served as a vice-president in charge of corporation acquisitions for a total of 29 years when she retired in 2011. Shirley bravely battled cancer for 6 years. She was an artist who specialized in drawing in various media and took classes in Sante Fe, N.M. through the years. Some of her art work will be displayed at Family Night. Her and her husband Len were involved in Sheltie Rescue 11 years in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Shirley’s favorite singing group was Il Divo. Her and Len attended several Il Divo concerts across the US and Canada. Shirley and Len were married September 9, 1977 at the First Baptist Church in Sherman, TX. They were married almost 40 years. Survivors include her husband Len Niles Dendy, sister-in-law Jo Anne Dendy Margolis Sales and brother-in-law Hugh Sales of Krammerton, N. Carolina, and nieces Emily, Lori, and Elizabeth Margolis, and great nephew Jack. Also surviving are her 3 beloved shelties Micha, Nicho, and Shadow. Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter Vicki Dendy, her mother Ann Rounsavall, and her father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Margurite Dendy. Family Night will be Friday, August 11, 2017 from 6-8 PM at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman, TX. Services will be Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:30 AM at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in The Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum in Sherman, TX. Bro. Steve Stell will officiate. Pallbearers will be Don Manuel, Noel Barrett, Hugh Sales, and Jim Salling. Memorials may be made in her name to Women Rock in Sherman, TX or to the DFW Sheltie Rescue.

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  • 01/12/2018

    Butch Pettit

    Mr. Dendy sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. ~ Butch Pettit, Fort Worth/ Garland 1955/196, Texas

  • 08/16/2017

    Dear Len and family, Shirley was such a dear person. I treasure our times together with you and Shirley. Our deepest sympathy to your family. The Reddens

  • 08/14/2017

    Charles & Susan Simpson

    May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. ~ Charles & Susan Simpson, Sherman, Texas

  • 08/11/2017

    Connie Mathes

    So sorry to hear about your wife, Len. I wish I could have met her. I heard many wonderful things about her from the folks at Sheltie Rescue. Sending prayers to you and your family. ~ Connie Mathes, Murphy, Texas

  • 08/11/2017

    So sorry to hear about this, Len. I wish I could have met her. I heard many nice things about her from the folks at Sheltie Rescue. My thoughts are with you and your family. Connie Mathes

  • 08/11/2017

    Such a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Len. May God give you peace. Jean and Tom Courtney

  • 08/11/2017

    Larry Landrum

    My deepest sympathy on hearing about Shirley's passing. Len, may God provide comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and the family. ~ Larry Landrum, Denison, Texas

  • 08/11/2017

    Bob & Pam Harper

    So sorry for your loss. May God be with you. ~ Bob & Pam Harper, Sherman, Texas

  • 08/10/2017

    Stacey Salling

    Shirley was like family to me. She was a sweet, special, and artistic person who always gave so much of herself. My most heartfelt sympathy goes to Len. She added a kindness to the world that will be deeply missed. ~ Stacey Salling, Austin, Texas

  • 08/09/2017

    Gillian Salling

    Shirley, I loved you like a sister. You were such a sweet and dear friend. I can't believe you are gone. I miss you terribly. We went thru so much together but you endured more pain than a person should ever have to go thru. You can now rest in peace and we will be together again. Len, we feel your loss and want to help in any way we can. Lots of love, Gill Salling ~ Gillian Salling, Sherman, Texas

  • 08/09/2017

    Pauline Herian

    Our deepest sympathy. Shirley was such a joy and a loving person. We had so much fun wrapping Christmas gifts with her for Sheltie Rescue, she will be missed. Pauline Herian and Nancy Haas ~ Pauline Herian, The Colony, Texas

  • 08/09/2017

    Janet Schellenberger

    A dear lady we were blessed to know. Our lives are diminished by her passing, but so much brighter for having had the pleasure of spending time with her. Our prayers are with you Len as you move forward. Janet and Jerry ~ Janet Schellenberger, The Colony, Texas

  • 08/08/2017

    Esther Mooring

    Our deepest sympathies in your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Esther and Bobby ~ Esther Mooring, Plano, Texas

  • 08/08/2017

    I was so very blessed to work with Shirley. She was always a caring and sincere person. So sorry to hear of her passing. Beth Bringhurst-Williams

  • 08/08/2017

    Peggy Clark

    I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I will always remember her whenever I play my Il Divo CDs You will be in our prayers. ~ Peggy Clark, Sherman, Texas

  • 08/08/2017

    Robert Aldert

    Sorry for your loss Len. Take Car ~ Robert Aldert, Richland Hills, Texas

  • 08/08/2017

    Brenda Reeves

    Shirley was such a fighter. Such a sweet lady but really tough these last few years. Len, I'm so sorry for your loss and offer my very heartfelt condolences. Life will be forever changed but good memories shall carry you forward. Hugs for you my dear friend. ~ Brenda Reeves, Sadler, Texas

  • 08/07/2017

    Pat Tackett

    ~ Pat Tackett, Balch Springs, Texas

  • 08/07/2017

    Pat Tackett

    Shirley was such a sweet and kind soul, I will miss her. Know your heart is hurting Len. Take care. ~ Pat Tackett, Balch Springs, Texas

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