Shirley, 67, of Wharton, Texas was born on July 9, 1953 in Houston, Texas to the late Arnold Theodore & Dorris LaVaughn (Gravos) Beissert. Shirley proudly attended CyFair High School until meeting her soulmate and later marrying Chester Lee Powers in 1971. Shirley worked hard most of her life in the food industry. She was well-known for her contagious smiles and laughter. She made friends with everyone she met. Shirley was kind and loving to all she met. She enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with friends, shopping to find the best deals, playing dominoes and spades, fishing and buying Christmas gifts all year long. No matter how much money she had, she was sure to find the most unique gifts to give. Shirley also enjoyed watching late night movies, while scrolling on Facebook. She was everyone’s biggest fan!

Shirley will be greatly missed; especially by those she loved dearly to mourn her loss: daughter, Tammy and her husband, Michael Herrera of Wharton; son, Brian and his wife, Phyllis Powers of East Bernard; daughter, Kimberly Powers of Wharton; and daughter, Christy and her husband, Keith Gonzales of Wallis; brother, David Sr. and his wife, Dee Beissert of Wharton; grandchildren, Amanda Jurek, Ashley Gonzalez, Aly Herrera, Allie Gonzales, Anthony Gonzales, and Addie Lee Herrera; great-grandchildren, Jayden Maldonado, Avery Gonzalez, Trevor Gonzalez, Jase Maldonado, Jaxon Maldonado, and Aubrey Gonzalez; numerous nephews, nieces and family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Chester; sister, Sharon Beissert; brother, Richard Beissert; and first great-grandchild, Alyssa Gonzalez.

Pallbearers: Allen Gilliam, Josh Gilliam, Ron Gilliam, Trystan Gonzalez, Paul Maldonado, Donnie Powers