Shirley Maxine (Wright) Leonard

Shirley M. Leonard, 82, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 4, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Washington, to the late Robert Wright and Berneice (Hunziker) Wright.

Upon her wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest in Washington State with her husband, Fred Leonard, and her son, Danny Leonard.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, cooking, hanging out with family and friends, going shopping, traveling, eating, listening to music, dancing, and being the center of attention. She would never turn down a scary or action-packed movie. She had a passion for wolves and Dragons. Her favorite breed of dogs was Dachshunds. 

She is survived by her daughter,
Stacy Wershing and husband JR Irybarren

Granddaughters,
Sabrina Edenshaw
Elizabeth Wershing

Great-Grandchildren,
Derek Edenshaw
Blane Smith
Ethan Edenshaw
Vincent Aguilar
Cooper Goings
Cayden Mikesh
Joseph Gilchrist
Addison Gilchrist

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Leonard; son, Danny Leonard; parents, Robert and Berneice Wright; granddaughter, Vanessa Goings; and great-grandson, Conner Mikesh.