Shirley Marie Delong, age 76, of Paris, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Paris Regional Health. Cremation was under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. Shirley, the daughter of Paul Kenneth Bengston & Rita Bryant Bengston, was born Feb. 12, 1947, in Suffern, New York. She married Terry DeLong, and he preceded her in death in 2020. Shirley was a compassionate and caring person who loved animals. Memorials may be made to Baby Gunns Animal Rescue, 601 County Road 43340, Paris, Texas 75462.