Shirley Livingston

Shirley was born August 20, 1935 to Frank and Stella Ruvaldt in Dallas, Texas. She had an older beloved brother, Frankie Ruvaldt, Jr. and many cousins she was close to. Shirley is preceded in death by her spouse, Tom, her parents, brother, grandparents, nephews and cousins.

Shirley met her true love Thomas Ray Livingston while they both worked for Texas Instruments, Richardson, TX. They were married August 17, 1962 and remained so for 49 years, until Tom's death in May 2011.

Shirley loved the Lord and was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. Pius X Catholic Church, Dallas, TX since 1963. She had various professional jobs. However, The Holy Spirit blessed her early in life with the gift of "caregiver". That is what she loved to do the most. Everyone who crossed her path experienced the love of her care, professionally and personally. Her family was her world and brought her great joy. In her "spare time" she loved to sketch and was quite gifted.

She is lovingly remembered and survived by her daughter, Cindy McDonnold and husband Steve; daughter Linda Roberts and Bill Roberts and son Tommy Livingston Jr. and wife Valerie. Grandchildren Jeffery Paul and Cody Bear McDonnold; Keith Roberts and fiance Kimberly Alvarado; Kyle Roberts and Miranda Curtis; Kevin Roberts and Tommy Livingston, Ill. Great grandchildren Georgia Claire and Amelia Grace McDonnold, Maddox Roberts, Jocelynn and Jessalee Alvarado and Carson Roberts.

We rejoice that she is forever smiling down upon us from her Heavenly home and will be with her again one day. We loved her "all in the world" and she is dearly missed by all.

A visitation for Shirley will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home, 10501 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218, with a Rosary at 8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Thursday, August 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 3900 Rowlett Road, Rowlett, TX 75088, with burial following - also at Sacred Heart.

Serving as pallbearers are Jeff McDonnold, Cody McDonnold, Keith Roberts, Kyle Roberts, Kevin Roberts and Tommy Livingston III.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Crane.com for the Livingston family.