Shirley Gene Isler

Shirley Gene Isler, 78, of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home on Friday, April 9. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel in Big Spring, TX. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring, TX. A memorial service will be held in Albuquerque, NM at a later date.
Shirley was born March 13, 1943, in Big Spring, Texas, to Leo and Laura Hinson Lawson. She married Randy Isler on July 30, 1977, in Albuquerque, NM.
Shirley spent her youth living all over West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico, moving often due to her dad working in the oil field. Her outgoing personality, infectious smile, and amazing kindness to others enabled her to make good friends anywhere she went. Shirley represented Lovington as Miss Lovington and New Mexico when she was Miss New Mexico Runner Up. She graduated from Baylor University, majoring in Music and a minor in Childhood Education. She was a twirler for the Golden Wave Band and sorority member of Chi Omega. She spent 34 years teaching young minds of various grade levels, settling into Second Grade for most of her tenure. She played the piano for various churches throughout the years. Shirley was a strong Christian with a heart for others and helped with the youth at Hoffmantown Church in Albuquerque, NM. She loved researching her genealogy, which led her to joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). She took great pride knowing her ancestors helped the United States gain its independence. Shirley loved her family and would always make time to be together. She always said her life with Randy never had a dull moment and she loved the adventures they shared. Shirley said she adored her two daughters, who brought so much joy into her life. Her grandsons kept her busy traveling to see one and supporting the others in their various sports and activities. She became a Facetime buddy with the youngest grandson every morning giving him positive encouragement. She encouraged their faith in God. She was an amazing mom, grandmother, wife, friend, and prayer warrior, bringing happiness with her generous spirit to whomever she met. She will be greatly missed by many people.
Survivors include her husband, Randy Isler of Albuquerque, NM; two daughters, Christie Wente and husband, Will, of Albuquerque, and Laurie Terpening and husband, Cody, of Hobbs, NM; three grandsons, Ethan Wente, Taren Wente and Brady Terpening; and many cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and uncles.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com