Shirley was born June 12, 1937 in Rockdale, Texas and passed away July 30, 2024 in Livingston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Andrew Simmons and Delma Ruth (Davenport) Simmons; husband, Bobby R. Cox, Sr.; one great grandchild; brother, Robert Simmons; and sister, Dorothy Simmons.

She is survived by her daughters, Carole Perry, Cathy Richardson and husband, Ronald, Carrie Hamilton, and Carla Webb; son, Bobby R. Cox, Jr. and wife Karen; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, with two great grandchildren on the way; and brother, Billy Simmons and wife Linda; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Shirley was an active member of First Baptist Church of Providence. Donations may be made in her honor to the FBC of Providence - Life Center Fund.

Pallbearers: Jerry Wayne Cassity, Kolby Y’Barbo, Travis West, Luke Webb, Bruce Webb, Wyndell Hamilton, Hayden Cox, Zachary Cox and Billy Wayne Cox.

Honorary Pallbearers: Charlie Palmer, Walter Knebel, Billy Coley, Gil Y’Barbo, Turk Moore, Arnold Oliver, David Moore, WT Brothers, William Stilley, Jason Mc-Donald, Larry McNulty and Sam Burk.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.