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Lorraine Shirley

January 1, 1900 - September 25, 2009
Service
Westbrook Church of Christ
Wednesday 9/30, 1:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Tuesday 9/29, 2:15 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705

Lorraine Shirley, 79, of Kingsland, formerly of Big Spring, died in Austin, Texas on September 25, 2009. The daughter of Joseph and Tracy Velcheck Ludwig, she was born on April 15, 1930 in Rudyard, Montana. She attended Columbus School of Nursing in Great Falls, Montana and married Tom Shirley in Hingham, Montana, moving to Big Spring, Texas in 1952. She worked as an RN for Malone-Hogan Hospital from 1953 to 1983 where she was awarded the Dr. Frist Humanitarian Award in 1975 for her dedication and love of her patients. Lorraine enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Shirley of Kingsland, Texas; three children and their spouses, Mary Anne and Randy Law of Agency, Missouri, Karen and Steve Fraser of Kingsland, Texas and Tom and Lori Shirley of Sugarland, Texas; eleven grandchildren, Kristi Bongers and husband, Peter of San Diego, California, Valerie Law of Kansas City, Missouri, Matthew Fraser of Chicago, Illinois, Lauren Fraser of Dallas, Texas, Taylor Fraser of Austin, Texas, Payton Shirley, Pierson Shirley, Berkley Shirley, Connor Corporon, McKenna Corporon and Calie Corporon all of Sugarland, Texas; two brothers, Tom Ludwig and wife, Pat of Chester, Montana and Ted Ludwig and wife, Esther of El Cajon, California; three sisters, Virgie Toner of Gilford, Montana, Ruthie Simon of Seattle, Washington and Irene McMaster and husband, Wally of Spokane, Washington; and 71 nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Junior, Lee and Roger Ludwig; and two sisters, Evelyn Little and Ethel Carr.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2009 at the Putnam Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsland, Texas. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring, Texas. Mrs. Shirley will be available for viewing on Tuesday and until noon on Wednesday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.Local arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Westbrook Church of Christ
Wednesday 9/30, 1:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Tuesday 9/29, 2:15 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Lorraine Shirley, 79, of Kingsland, formerly of Big Spring, died in Austin, Texas on September 25, 2009. The daughter of Joseph and Tracy Velcheck Ludwig, she was born on April 15, 1930 in Rudyard, Montana. She attended Columbus School of Nursing in Great Falls, Montana and married Tom Shirley in Hingham, Montana, moving to BigContinue Reading

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Susan Ludwig Schmier left a message on December 2, 2009:
I just learned of Aunt Lorraine's passing and was saddened to hear. God bless you all in your time of loss. I remember her sweet smile.
Henry and Dora De La Rosa left a message on September 29, 2009:
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and if there is anything we can do, let us know.
E H Boullioun, Jr. left a message on September 28, 2009:
Tom: My prayers are with you and your family Eb
Karen Larry Schlup left a message on September 27, 2009:
Glad you were able to be with your Mom. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Randy and Vicki Jackson left a message on September 27, 2009:
Keeping you and your family in our prayers
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Eddie & Jane Ann Reynolds left a message on September 27, 2009:
Thinking of you and your family during this time.
Beckey Brady Mauldin left a message on September 27, 2009:
Mary Ann, Karen, Tommy and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your precious mother. Many memories of you and your home when we were growing up came flodding back. Let me know if you need anything and keep in touch. Beckey
Hazel Meade left a message on September 27, 2009:
Thinking of you and your family ! Hazel
Lloyd and Barbara Budine left a message on September 27, 2009:
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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