Shirley Eileen Houston Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Eileen Houston of Hattieville, Arkansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on April 23, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Eileen Houston to show support.
As Shirley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Shirley. Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Columbus Burton and Birdie Gehring Burton; her husband Franklin Delano Houston; and her granddaughter Ashley Wright. She is survived by: her sons, Rick Houston (Sherry) of Hattieville and Robert Houston (Jeanie) of Mabelvale. She is also survived by four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
