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Shirley Whetzle

03/18/1930 - 07/24/2015

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Obituary For Shirley Whetzle

Shirley Anne Foster Whetzle, 85, of Sherman, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015, at Carrus Specialty Hospital in Sherman. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 30th, in Dannel Funeral Chapel. Pastor Leland Samuelson will officiate. Interment will follow in Cedarlawn Memorial Park immediately afterward. Shirley was born March 18, 1930 in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil and Helen Jolly Foster. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947, and later attended North Texas State College in Denton. In 1952, she married Don Whetzle, and they enjoyed over 54 years together before his death in 2006. She was employed by Mobil Oil Co. in Dallas for over 10 years. After moving to Sherman, Shirley devoted over 20 years of service as secretary for Key Memorial United Methodist Church, retiring in 1992. She maintained her membership with the church even after retirement. In her more active years, Shirley was a member of the Sherman Service League. She loved to travel, participated in numerous bridge clubs, and was quite adept on the bowling lane. She had quite a history of caring for stray dogs in the area, and loved her 'girls', Maggie and Dottie. Local sports were a favorite past time, especially her Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. She was also a frequent spectator at any sporting event in which her grandchildren happened to be involved. She was known as GiGi to her grandchildren, and to all their friends. Preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband and her sister Charlotte Humphreys, Shirley is survived by her daughters: Lisa Barrett and husband Mark, of Tom Bean, and Linda Whetzle, of Sherman; sister, Judy Reid and husband Tommy, of Kingwood; grandchildren: Terry Archer, Erin Barrett and Melissa Barrett and her significant other, Aaron Skyberg; and great-grandchildren: Braylin Barrett, Landin Skyberg and Baylee Skyberg. The Whetzle family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Drs. M. Rathod and Nathan Watson, as well as the staff of Carrus Specialty Hospital, for the diligent care they provided Shirley. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

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  • 09/13/2024

    Kristi Davis- Erickson

    My heart is broken for you Lisa and Linda. I have so many good memories with your family. God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Kristi Davis- Erickson, Lumberton, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

    Donna Walker

    Linda and Lisa, I'm so sorry. Your mom was so nice to me. I lived 2 doors away on Robin when I was in elementary. Your mom would always always buy my candy when I was in Blue Birds. My prayers are with you. ~ Donna Walker, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

    Karen Dearing

    So many wonderful memories of Aunt Shirley and Uncle Don and time spent in Sherman, at Christmas, weekends, vacations and bowling trips. We are all so blessed by this wonderful family that we are a part of. You will always be missed. ~ Karen Dearing, Houston, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

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    I will forever miss the words " O shut up William" ~ . ., Houston, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

    Linda and Lisa, so sorry for your loss. Shirley was the best and always made us laugh. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Penny Spracklen

  • 09/13/2024

    Lisa and Linda, we are saddened at the loss of Shirley. Both of your parents were such good friends to Mom and Dad. It is so hard to let them go. I never saw Shirley that she wasn't smiling and laughing. Good memories...... Cyndi and Jim Fry

  • 09/13/2024

    so very sorry for your loss your mother was a very special person unfortunately we didn`t get together as often as we would have liked. my prayers and thoughts are with you all now mom and dad are together love pat whetzle harper

  • 09/13/2024

    Linda Whetzle

    Mom, I miss you now and I will miss you always. You were the best mom in the world! I am so blessed to have had a mom and dad like the both of you. Both of you were always there for me and my son. I will always be looking forward to the day we can all be together again. ~ Linda Whetzle, Sherman, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

    Mike Mitchusson

    Lisa and Linda, our condolences to you on your loss! Your Mom was always a good and kind neighbor as well as a family friend for many years. We are out of town and unfortunately will be unable to attend Shirley's service. However, please know you all remain in our thoughts and prayers and we will always remember her most fondly! Mike and Connie Mitchusson ~ Mike Mitchusson, Whitesboro, Texas

  • 09/13/2024

    Lauren Hanley

    Throughout my childhood, Aunt Shirley, Uncle Don, Lisa and Linda were a big part of my life - we spent so many great vacations and every holiday together. Shirley was always the strong one of the sisters - but she also had a huge heart, and a never ending soft spot for her kids and all her dogs. I will always see her laughter and beauty in my cherished memories. ~ Lauren Hanley, Dallas, Texas

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