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2017
Shirley passed away peacefully on June 18, 2017. She was born January 29, 1938 in Dallas, TX to John E. & Theresa Samford. She graduated from Adamson High School in 1956 and married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Pitman, on July 6, 1956. They lived in the Dallas area until 1979, relocating to Hillsborough, CA then to Houston, TX until Jerry passed away in 1988. She immediately moved back to Dallas to be with her family. She loved being Mimi to her grandkids, being with friends, music, traveling, holidays, golf and living her life to the fullest. She was a dedicated member of Freedom Life Assembly Church in Carrollton, TX for 20 years. She was very active doing mission work, mentoring, bible study, prayer group and more. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Loosely (husband,Brad) and Cathy Chinnock (husband,Scott); 6 grandchildren Jeri, Christy, Taylor, Braden, Derrek, Hunter; 5 great-grandchildren: Alicia, Ryan, Avery, Travis, Charlie; brother, Ronald Samford; sisters Myrna Martin (husband, Fred) and Pat McCalla (husband, Donnie); preceded in death by her parents; brother, Sonny Samford; sisters Margaret Yates and Mary Wulff. The family will receive guest during visitation hour on Thursday June 22, 2017 from 6pm-8pm and funeral services will be Friday June 23, 2017 @ 12 noon both at Laurel Land Funeral Home. Special thanks to the Brookdale Plano staff & Brookdale Hospice nurses/staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Shirley to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org/donate.asp
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June 22, 2017
Pat Mendias
Shirley was a great friend of mine and my late husband, Raymond. We had a lot of fun with Shirley and Jerry in high school and later enjoyed playing cards with them.
Pat Mendias
June 22, 2017
Shirley was one of 25 women in Freedom Church (Christian Life Assembly)who served as a mentor. When I think of Shirley: she was loving, caring, giving, servant's heart, opening her heart and home to hurting women. She was one of a kind who would listen to me, pray with me and hug me as her pastor's wife. Pastor Lee would often say he would love to have a church full of women like Shirley Ketchum and she would have great rewards in heaven. I will never forget Shirley, I loved her like a sister! Love and comfort to her dear family, Pastor Lee and Sharon Lebsack
June 22, 2017
Donnetta Nelson
I met Shirley years ago in an aerobics class at our local recreational center. We quickly became friends and later attended Church together. She was always so loving, kind and encouraging. She loved sports and always showed an interest in my children and even attended some of their sporting events. I will miss her greatly until we meet again in heaven.
June 22, 2017
Ken and Sandy Armentrout
Shirley was a sweetheart, always generous with hugs and encouragement. She will be missed greatly. Ken and Sandy Armentrotu
June 21, 2017
Terry Samford
Aunt Shirley was small of stature but had a bigger than life personality. She loved her family dearly and we all loved her just as much. She will be missed greatly and remembered lovingly. I wanted to attach a video of her here but was unable to so I created another memorial page with the video. Please click on the web link below:
http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/shirleyketchum/homepage.aspx
June 21, 2017
Tracy Edwards
Shirley was a gem among gems. She was a gentle, kind, beautiful woman. She will be greatly missed.
June 20, 2017
Dorothy Martin Richburg
Shirley always impressed me when we were
In school together at Adamson High School
She had a bubbly personality.
June 19, 2017
Darlene Beck
Heaven is a sweeter place with my beloved friend, Shirley. My condolences to the family. Please remember, our final home is in Heaven and when we get older, our body yearns to be there. She fought the good fight and now she has received her reward.
Darlene and Ed Beck
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