 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  Helen Pelley Case 24 September 1911 - 21 October 1982  John H. Case 22 May 1936 - 4 May 2001 Shirley J. Case 9 December 1935 - 8 October 2017 wed 26 September 1953  Shirley Case returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, October 8, 2017. Surrounded by family and with her firm belief in God, she ended her struggles and was granted eternal peace. Shirley was born in Dorchester, Texas, daughter of Ruby and William Ruffin on December 9, 1935. She was the youngest of 4 children: Wanda Crook, William "Bill" Ruffin, and Sybil Girdner are all still living. Shirley met the love of her life, John H. Case when she was 13 years old. Defying all odds and many miles, at age 17, they were married on September 26, 1953. They had 2 children, Roxanne Case Lowry Vrbka and John Stephen Case. From this small loving family, she was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Gan-Gan loved unconditionally and was actively involved in a wide variety of her loved ones' activities - from dance recitals/competitions to baseball, hockey and football games, she was there to cheer and encourage the children. She was an avid quilter and a pillar in her church community. Funeral services were held Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Parkside Baptist Church in Denison with Dr. Craig Canton officiating. Burial followed at West Hill Cemetery in Sherman.   John H. Case 22 May 1936 - 4 May 2001 US Army West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2016 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |