Shirley Lou Malone, age 77, of Calera, OK, peacefully passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.  Shirley was born on August 6, 1946  to Aubrey James West and Evie (Roach) West in Bonham, TX.  She formerly was employed by 1st United Bank in Colbert, Ok for several years. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.

Shirley loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved to travel and traveled to several different states visiting with those friends and family that she loved so dearly. Her favorite place to be however, was the beach. She loved to be near the ocean and watch the dolphins play. She loved walking on the beach looking for sea shells until her health would not allow. After that she spent many hours over the last few years sitting in a chair on the porch of a beach house drinking her coffee or tea and admiring the beautiful scenery.

Left to cherish her memory are her children; Kelly Hamrick of Cartwright, OK, Kim Hudgins & Tony of Calera, OK, Kathy Haines of Mead, OK, her brother; Steve West & Mary of Sherman, TX, six grandchildren; Justin Garrison, Jordan Garrison, Randi Hudgins, Ryan Hudgins, Dakota Howard, Kylie Haines, three great-grandchildren; Olivia Garrison, Kennedy Garrison, Cade Garrison, other extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Larry Malone in 2002, her parents; Aubrey and Evie West, three sisters; Brenda Becknel, Barbara Grubbs, Teresa Martinez, two brothers; Mike West and Jimmy West.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at American Funeral Service, Denison, TX, with Roger Spears officiating.  Family and friends visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 P.M.