September 21, 1950 ~ November 6, 2026 (age 76)
With heavy hearts, we announce that Shirley Ann Denton, 76, of Desdemona, passed away on November 6, 2026.
Shirley Ann (Simpson) Denton was born on September 21, 1950, in Wills Point, Texas, to Ralph Simpson and Pearl Baughman. In 1968, she married Johnny Denton Sr., and together they built a life to be proud of until his passing in 2020. Shirley loved to crochet and worked as a seamstress for many years.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Angela Soules and husband Claude; her son, Johnny Denton Jr. and wife Darlene; her brother, Ralph Simpson Jr. and wife Wilma; her grandchildren, Cody Denton, Dustin Soules (Morgan), Kelly Holdbrook (Garet), Alicia Davis, Neal Plumlee Denton, Ozzy Denton (Amber), Tiffanie Denton, Johnathon Denton (Sarah), Emily Denton, Lily Davis, and Brock Pearce; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Sr. and Pearl Simpson; her husband, Johnny Denton Sr.; her daughter, Lagina Pearce; her grandson, Eric Denton; and her great-granddaughter, Sylvia Denton.
Shirley will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.
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