SHIRLIE ROBERSON

Shirlie Rae (Floyd) Roberson passed away on April 29, 2024, in Olton, TX, at the age of 98. She was born Nov. 28, 1925, in Lockney, TX, to John Marvin (Doc) and Willie Mae Floyd.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Olton Cemetery with Brother Kyle Brock officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.

Shirlie married Gilbert Daryl Roberson on April 22, 1946. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her family, church events, and harvest helpers. She was also an excellent seamstress.

Shirlie was a member of Olton Methodist Church, Methodist Women, Olton Study Club, Ladies Golf Association, and Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association serving as a dispatcher before 9-1-1. She was a twirler and drum major at Lockney High School where she graduated in 1943. She also attended Texas Tech University. She was honored by the Olton Chamber of Commerce in 1992 as Citizen Through the Years.

The family suggests memorials be made to Olton Country Club, PO Box 703, Olton, TX 79064; Runningwater Draw Care Center, PO Box 409, Olton; Olton Volunteer Ambulance Association, PO Box 1087, Olton; or Sandhills Village, PO Box 76,7 Olton.