Shirley Jones Richter

On September 4th, 2013, Shirley Jones Richter, age 76, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She left behind her loving husband of 58 years, Gary Richter. His testimony to their most remarkable love story is a lifelong journey of faithfulness, commitment, and devotion to his “doll baby,” which allowed them to truly live their vows through sickness and in health. Shirley’s children count themselves blessed beyond measure to have had the privilege of being raised by the most extraordinary example of love, generosity, compassion, and selflessness. She is survived by daughters, Cindy Jordan and husband Don, Lisa Reese and husband Brian, Sheila Hardy and husband Kenneth, Tina Reed and husband Darrick, and sons Glenn Richter and wife Cyndi, Scott Richter and wife Marcela; in addition to 15 grandchildren, 1 soon-to-be great-grandchild, sister Mindy Jones, brother Richard Jones and wife Roma, numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family. She is preceded in death by parents O.B. and Rose Jones, and brother Reverend Frank Jones. Shirley is a graduate of Austin High School, class or 1954, and was a member of the Scottish Brigade. She is best remembered for her 15 years of dedicated service as the school crossing guard at the intersection of Beamer and Fuqua. The children in her community could always count on her caring nature and smiling face to greet them every morning and afternoon. Shirley and Gary were always very active members of the community, volunteering and supporting football, baseball, track, and drill team. They have been faithful servants and longtime members of the Catholic Community of St. Luke’s the Evangelist. Shirley was a charter member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Court Mother of Charity #1713, and enjoyed fellowship with the Red Hat Society. In celebration of her life, there will be a visitation on Sunday, September 8th, at 5pm, at Forest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598; followed by a vigil/rosary at 7 pm. The funeral mass will be held on Monday, September 9th, at 11 am, at Catholic Community of St. Luke’s the Evangelist, 11011 Hall Road, Houston, TX 77089. Pall bearers will be grandsons Jack Oddo, Nick Jordan, Jason Oddo, Skylar Richter, Montana Richter, Justin Reed, Dakota Richter, Ty Reed, and Weston Richter. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org.