Shirley Jean Rowland, 88, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on October 18,
2024, surrounded by loved ones in Bryan, Texas. She was born on
December 26, 1935, in Marshall, Texas, to the late Thomas Smith and
Eunice (Lawerence) Smith.
Funeral service will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at
Mangum Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Duncan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 1PM on Wednesday,
October 23, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home.
Shirley was born and raised in Marshall, Texas. She graduated from
Marshall High School. She met and married the love of her life, Duncan
Rowland, in a few short months. The two were widows at the time.
Although, little time passed before they were married, the two have spent
over 47 years by each other’s side. She retired from Mellon Mortgage
Company after thirty years and her and Duncan enjoyed traveling together.
Shirley loved to travel in their RV as well as their private plane they owned
to explore the countryside of the great USA. She enjoyed clogging, playing
dominoes, bowling, and corn hole. She and Duncan volunteered many
hours for Hilltop EMS. She enjoyed spending time with her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. One of her favorite times of the
year was the holidays. She loved dressing up for each holiday celebrated.
Shirley loved the Lord and attended Hilltop Lake Chapel.
She is survived by her husband,
Duncan Rowland
Mangum
Funeral Home
Laird
Funeral Home, Inc.

Sons,
Darrell Benoit and wife Cindy
Randy Rowland and wife Debbie
Daughters,
Janice Gomez and husband Ray
Cynthia Rowland
Rhonda Livingston and husband Eddie
Sister,
Martha Dawson
13 Grandchildren,
16 Great-Grandchildren
Shirley is preceded in death by her son Rodney Rowland; parents, Thomas
and Eunice Smith; and sisters, Naomi McCloud, Anna Kate Scott, Bessie
Moore; and brother, Calvin Smith.
To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfh.net .
Mangum Funeral Home, Center, is in charge of arrangements.