Shirley Withrow

Shirley Ann Withrow, 73, of Levelland passed from this life on May 30, 2021.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the City of Levelland Cemetery.

She was born December 31, 1947 in Ropesville to Earl and Bertha (Gossett) Odom.  Shirley married Thomas Withrow on April 5, 1969. She retired after 34 years of education, teaching mainly math.

Shirley enjoyed going to church and singing in the choir.  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and when she couldn’t attend, she made sure to watch the services online.  Shirley was a good Christian lady.

She enjoyed playing the piano and making up and singing songs with her daughter.  Shirley played dominoes and 42 at the Senior Citizens Center and enjoyed going out to eat and watching movies.  She was an avid reader of the Bible and mystery novels.

Shirley battled Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma for many years, enduring ten years of chemo and fifteen rounds of radiation. She was a loving wife and mother to her daughter, as well as a good friend to many and will be sorrowfully missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Billy Odom; and sister, Barbara Carrothers.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 52 years, Thomas Withrow; daughter, Jennifer Withrow; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.  (806) 897-1111