Shirley Mae Douglas

Shirley Mae Douglas of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 9, at the age of 89. She  was born November 5, 1934 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Never one to be idle, Shirley worked as a cashier and general office worker at Crystal Ice Company  before attending Oklahoma State University. She graduated with a B.S. degree in business. It was there  she met Jack and they were married just days after graduation.

Shirley was a loving wife, mother and friend. Upon marrying Jack, she became an instant mother to Janette age 5 and Jack Jr. age 3. She and Jack later had 2 daughters Debra and Caroline. She adapted well to her lifestyle as a military wife and mom, following Jack through many moves and even enduring months apart while he was flying missions for the United States Air Force. It was during these times, Shirley developed a passion to volunteer in many organizations throughout her life. These are just a few  that captured her heart, Kappa Delta sorority, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, United Methodist Women,  Girl Scouts, Music from Angel Fire, Garden Club, Choir, Military Wives Clubs and Senorita Debutantes in  Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Her highest honor was being named Military Wife of the Year, Tactical Air Command in 1974.

She was a substitute teacher two times in her life for several years. She taught in Northern Virginia  Public Schools and again in the Albuquerque Public School system.

She had many hobbies throughout her life including golf, bowling, singing in choir, bridge, snow skiing  and traveling the world with Jack via either cruise ships or a fifth wheel trailer.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack Douglas, son Jackie Rhea Jr. and daughter  Debra Ann.

She is survived by daughters Janette Douglas and Caroline May, and grand children Jill and Jenny  Patterson and Trent and Rachel May.

A memorial service will be held on October 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Wesleyan Independent Living,  210 White Heron Drive. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to The Wesleyan, online at http://thewesleyan.orggive or First United Methodist Church of Georgetown 410 East University  Georgetown, Texas, 78626.