Shirley Ann Sweat was born Wednesday, February 12, 1941, in Abernathy, TX, to John and Opal (Manar) Trusty. Shirley passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Duncan at the age of 81.
Memorial Services were held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Rush Springs Church of Christ, with Brant Sweat officiating. All arrangements were entrusted to Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow. Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com.
Shirley was a graduate of Rush Springs High School. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Rush Springs. She married the love of her life, James Sweat, on August 14, 1965 in Rush Springs. Shirley and James celebrated more than 56 wonderful years of marriage together.
She spent her time being a homemaker and raising her two boys. Shirley was a faithful member of Rush Springs Church of Christ. She studied the Bible regularly and enjoyed watching Church of Christ programs. She also enjoyed taking care of her flowers, fishing, and playing games. Shirley could also be found frequently singing along to some of her favorite country songs. She loved her family the most and she always cherished the time she spent with them. Shirley will be deeply missed.
Shirley leaves behind her husband James of the home, 2 sons, Larry Sweat and wife Cindy of Rush Springs, and David Sweat and wife Trina of Duncan, 3 grandchildren, brother Troy Trusty, 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Ramer of Newcastle, and Dixie Sweat of Lindsey, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Emmitt Trusty, Eugene Trusty and wife Yvela, and Kenny Trusty and wife Frances, and 2 sisters, Lola May Kimbro and husband Floyd, and Olla Faye Stewart and husband Bud.
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