Marlow: Shirley Ann Sweat, 81, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022 in Duncan.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, ,Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Rush Springs Church of Christ, with Brant Sweat officiating. all arrangements have been entrusted to Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Shirley was born Wednesday, February 12, 1941 in Abernathy, TX, to John and Opal (Manar) Trusty. She 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, Brenna Sweat of Sayre, Brant Sweat and wife Mary of White Bluff, TN, and Maci Alexander of Duncan; brother, Troy Trusty; 2 sisters-in-law, Joyce Ramer of Newcastle, and Dixie Sweat of Lindsey; 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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