Shirley Lee Beauchamp Henry, of Midland, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.Shirley was born on October 20, 1934 to Marvin Stephen Beauchamp and Willie V. Choate Beauchamp in Abilene, TX and was raised in Midland, TX. Shirley attended and graduated from Midland High School in 1953. After graduation, she worked at Shell Oil Company in their typing pool. In the fall of 1953, Shirley met and fell in love with Earl John Henry, Jr. and married on July 17 of 1954. In 1956 they moved to Brockport, NY. Shirley worked for Kodak for a number of years. In 1960 she tested to become a Registered Nurse and held that position for 36 years, moving back to Midland in 1996 to be closer to family.Shirley is survived by her husband, Hank; three children, son Stephen (Elizabeth) Henry, grandson Stephen Henry, Jr., great grandchildren Terrin Henry and Arianna Henry; daughter, Valerie (Eddie) Brewer, granddaughter Jillian (Tommy) Ellison and great grandsons Ethan Lafayette Ellison and Tommy Lee Ellison; son John (Darlene) Henry; sisters, Ann Beauchamp Hicks and Tommie Beauchamp Barrett; her beloved dog, CoCo; and many nieces and nephews.Shirley was an active member of the DAR and Midland Quilters Guild and acquired several ribbons for her entries in shows. Shirley was a loving wife to Hank for 62 years, a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, a great friend, quilter and a worrier.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Midland Quilters Guild, P.O. 8757, Midland, TX 79708 or a charity of your choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com ,
