Shirley McWilliams, 84, of Nederland, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 with burial at Beech Creek Cemetery in Spurger. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church.
Shirley was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 26, 1939 to Hooks and Cordia Sheffield. She lived all over the country as a child but lived most of her young life in Spurger, Texas. She graduated as Valedictorian of Spurger High School, class of 1957. In 1958 she married Bobby McWilliams from Woodville and they moved to Nederland, Texas. She loved the Lord. She was a devoted member of Seventh Street Baptist Church and served as pianist and organist for over 60 years. She loved her Martha’s class, the music program, and church fellowships. She loved reading the Victory Bible Reading Plan each year. She worked in medical records after studying at Lamar. She was also a business lady and owned the Christian Love Shop located in Central Mall. She loved Mary Kay Cosmetics and was a consultant for many years. She loved the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, and Texas Aggies. She cheered on her favorite sports teams like no other!
She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Bobby McWilliams of Nederland; three sons, Monte McWilliams of Fannett, Kevin "Kicker" McWilliams and wife Pamala of Nederland, and Kelly McWilliams of Nederland; 4 Grandchildren, Devin McWilliams of Nederland, Kammie Trahan and husband Aaron of Port Neches, Brannon McWilliams of Nederland, and Colt McWilliams of Fannett; and 2 great grandchildren, Anna Trahan and Aubrey Trahan both of Port Neches; Sister-in-law, Erline Ingle of Woodville. Numerous cousins, nephews and nieces who she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law Arthur and Ava McWilliams; grandson Micah McWilliams; brother-in-law Bill McWilliams; Nephew Mark McWilliams; and Brandy Boykin loved as a daughter.
Shirley Ann was a devoted and loving wife, daughter, mother, Memaw, great Memaw, aunt, sister-in-law, and cousin. She will be missed, and her memory will be cherished.