Shirley Phillips Barringer

Shirley Mae (Phillips) Barringer was born on April 12, 1942, in Hollywood, Florida, and entered her heavenly home on November 9, 2024, after a brief illness. She grew up in Pittsburg, Texas and was crowned the Pirate football sweetheart her senior year. She was also a majorette, although she could not twirl. She began her career in banking and real estate, later finding her true passion for teaching elementary students which she enjoyed over 25 years. Her foundation was built on strength, love, togetherness, dancing, singing, Jesus and a sprinkle of competitiveness when playing games which she loved.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dock Leon and Fannie Mae Phillips, her brother Norman Phillips, and sister Margie Cooper. She is survived by her loving husband Duane Barringer, her son Lance Whitefield, her son David Whitefield and his wife Leslie, daughter Charis Curbo, daughter Jessica Brackeen and husband Joseph. She was also blessed with seven grandchildren Christin Coile and husband Cody, granddaughter Breelyn Owens and husband Cody, grandson Kagen Parks, grandson Carter Whitefield, granddaughter Raelyn Brackeen, granddaughter Tinley Barringer, grandson Abel Curbo, and two great-grandchildren Beckett Owens and Emery Coile. She is also survived by brothers Leon Phillips and Troy Phillips. 

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Garland in the chapel, 801 W. Avenue D, Garland, Texas 75040. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am followed by a service at 11:00 am. Interment to follow Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 1000 S. Highway 175, Seagoville, Texas, 75159.

All families and friends are invited to share memories and honor her legacy.

If you wish to make a donation, please donate to First Baptist Church Building Fund or the Friendship House.