It is with great sadness that the family of Judith Ann Shirk, a longtime resident of Farmersville, TX, announces her passing on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Medical City Hospital in McKinney, TX, at the age of 75 years.
Judy was born on February 10, 1945, in Boone Iowa. She married her loving devoted husband, Morse Shirk, on July 3, 1965, in Garwin, IA.
Their children never doubted the true love between their mother and father.
Judy was a naturally gifted artist and talented interior designer, who took pride in her home. She was a passionate painter and would spend endless hours on her work.
Judy will always be remembered by her passionate beliefs and devotion to her family. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Aunt, Cousin, Grandmother, and Great grandmother. The fondest memories of her are with family and friends at the kitchen table. She had a contagious laugh that kept the laughter going well into the night.
Judy was a mother who gave strength to all her children and grandchildren, they knew no matter what they were going through, she would drop everything no matter what time, day or night, to soothe their tears, tell them how proud she was, or just to talk. Also, her devotion to her husband through sickness and health had no end.
Judy’s laughter, cheerful greetings, and her comforting presence will be forever remembered by family and friends. But most of all her family will always treasure her sitting at the kitchen table, drinking her coffee and working the daily crossword.
Judy is survived by her loving sister, Donna Arringdale of Marshalltown, IA, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert Vern and Mary Harriet (Germer) Walker, two brothers, Don and Ted Walker, and three sisters, Dorothy Fullerton, Doris Lee, and Bea Arnold.
Judy will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 54 years, Morse Rhea Shirk of Farmersville, TX, and their five children. Elizabeth Ann Davis of Houston, TX. Roberta (Bobbie) Lynn Pirkle, married to, Tony Pirkle of Whitewright, TX. Rebecca (Becky) Sue Andrews, married to Greg Andrews, of Justin, TX. Morse Brian Shirk, married to Lisa Kellam Shirk, of The Colony, TX. Dennis Bradly Shirk of Farmersville, TX. Judy will also be remembered as the “Rock” of our family by her 11 grandchildren, Nicole (Nicki) Rhea Davis of Corpus Christi, TX. Dustin Dean Davis, married to Jennifer Martinez, of Gainesville, TX. Ashleigh Morgan Cheley of Lewisville, TX. Shelbie Anne Taylor, married to Kevi Taylor of Farmersville, TX. Perry Dakota Mason married to Lauren Loria, of Whitewright, TX. Casey Dalton Poplin, married to Jason Poplin, of Farmersville, TX. Rhealee Madison Andrews of Justin, TX. Walker Evan Andrews of Justin, TX. Jonathon Bradley Shirk of Jacksonville, FL. Austin Rhea Shirk of The Colony, TX. Jacob Brian Shirk of The Colony, TX. Judy was a devoted loving great grandmother to, Sunnie Harkness, Gabriel Barrera, Naraia Martinez, Kylinn Martinez, Xavier Martinez, Joseph Cheley, Hagan Henderson, Kendrian Cheley, Nylon Taylor, Roman Taylor, Kara Pirkle, Waylon Monk, Kacen Poplin, and Kensley Poplin.
Her Wake will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home, 406 Summit St., Farmersville, TX, 75442. Cards and Flowers can be sent to this address.