Shirley was born on March 8, 1963, in Austin to Daniel and Estella Gomez. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Jose Martinez; parents; sisters, Peggy (Larry) and Gabriella (Geno); daughters, Yvette (Gabriel), Yvonne, and Crystal (Johnny); her sons, Daniel (Abigail) and Michael (Susana); her eight granddaughters; six grandsons as well as nieces and nephews.

Shirley will be remembered dearly in our hearts as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley’s greatest blessings were her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with her family, dancing, spoiling her grandkids and caring for her cats.  

A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home with the recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. Celebration of Mass Christian burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Elgin Latin Cemetery.