Shirley Jean Burgess

Shirley Burgess, age 69, passed away on June 21, 2020 in Wilmer, Texas. She was born on July 20, 1950 in Terrell, Texas to Alton and Edna Gray. Shirley was raised in East Dallas and Fruitvale and graduated from Grand Saline High School. She married Dean Burgess in 1974 and the couple had one child. At the time of her death, Shirley was a day care worker at Ferris Christian Academy. In her spare time she enjoyed visiting the library and the senior center. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Alton Gray, her stepfather, Lewis Green, her mother Edna Green, her husband Dean Burgess, and her brother Al Gray. She is survived by her son Casey Burgess, her daughter-in-law Melanie Burgess, and her step-brothers Tommy Green and Ricky Green.