Shirley Ann Isabell gained her wings, on May 17, 2021 in Paris, Texas, and is now in her Eternal Home with the Lord. She was born on August 26,1944 in Ben Franklin, Texas to B.F Allen and Ella Mae Allen  . She has been reunited with her son, Ronald Merx.

Shirley's memory will live on forever in the of her granddaughter, Amanda Little and husband Aaron little; two great grandchildren Addylynn and Adam Little, nieces, nephews, and many friends.