Shirley grew up and lived in the Rio Grande Valley for many years. She graduated from Pharr-San Juan Alamo High School. Shirley was a Stenographer and secretary for the US Government and several other private businesses for over thirty years.
On April 2, 1956 she married Joe C Evans and they raised two daughters.
She married Billy Joe Poole on October 17, 2008 in Hamilton and they were together until he preceded her in death on August 20, 2021. She was also preceded by her parents, brother Lee Nolan Gorman and sister Gladys Gorman.
She was active in several churches, prayer groups and other ministries over the years.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, daughter and friend, who showed values and compassion in all aspects of her life.
Among her favorite Bible passages were:
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine; for your light has come!
And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
Matthew 6:9-13
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Survivors include her daughters Natalie Jackson and husband Hubert of Katy, TX and Stephanie Evans-Voyles of Dublin, TX; one grandson Brison and wife Maria with their children Olivia and Elizabeth of Katy, TX and one granddaughter Shelby Nelson and husband Luke with their child Elise.
Services are scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Riley funeral Home Chapel in Hamilton, TX with burial following at Cottage Hill Cemetery in Shive.
