Shirley Word

Shirley Ann "Bug" Word, 8o, of San Angelo passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Glen Meadows Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Mrs. Word was born on March 14, 1944 in San Angelo to Wade and Eva Rosser. She graduated from San Angelo Lakeview High School in 1962 and from San Angelo Junior College in 1964. Shirley married David Word on October 4, 1964. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at The Education Service Center, Region 15 and previously as a substitute teacher for special needs at Glenn Middle School. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and family time.Known for her loving caring nature, she was also always "in charge" with a smile.She attended Glen Meadows Baptist Church and was part of the Fellowship Sunday school class.

Shirley was preceded in death by a son, Randall Word.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, David; a daughter, Staci Varner and husband Dale of Pleasant Grove, North Carolina; her grandson, Joshua Varner and wife Jessica; and two great-grandchildren, August Varner and Una Varner.