Shirley Beatrice Chaffee

Shirley Beatrice Chaffee, age 89, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. She was born on Monday, October 7, 1935, in Childress, Texas to the late W J and Irene Julia Catherall.

Shirley graduated high school in 1953 in Amarillo, Texas and married the love of her life, Carl Lee Chaffee, on August 24, 1955. She was a homemaker most of her life, taking care of her husband and children. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and shopping. Shirley was a member of St. Pius Church for 47 years and was also a substitute PE teacher and room mother at St. Pius. She was a member of the Ladies Guild at St. Pius, the Red Hat ladies club and a member of Good Sam’s Club.

Shirley was preceded in passing by her parents; her beloved husband of seventy years; Carl Lee Chaffee and six siblings: William Jordan (Jack), Catherall Jr., Harry Jacob Catherall, Nelda Ellis Jensen, LaRue Biggers, Robert Catherall, and Lynn Catherall.

She is survived by her sons; Roger Chaffee (Jena) and David Chaffee, one daughter; Julie Thibodeaux (Joe), 9 grandchildren; Ariel Spence (Ian), Nick Chaffee (Abigail), Christopher Chaffee (Krysta), Carissa Thibodeaux, Tyler Thibodeaux (Mercedes), Caleb Thibodeaux, Chase Crnkovic, Victoria Chaffee and Connor Chaffee; thirteen Great-Grandchildren; Elizabeth Spence, Jesse Chaffee, Jacob Chaffee, Joshua Chaffee, John Chaffee, Valerie Chaffee, Miley Chaffee, Noah Chaffee, Evangeline Thibodeaux, Lydia Thibodeaux, Autumn Thibodeaux, Elijah Thibodeaux and Gunner Crnkovic. Along with a wide circle of extended family and friends.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, visitation to begin at 1 pm with services following at 2:00 in the afternoon at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home - Chapel with Deacon Rev. Jeff Chapman officiating.

Honoring Shirley as pallbearers will be Nick Chaffee, Christopher Chaffee, Connor Chaffee, Ian Spence, Kyle Graves, and Carl Lindsey.

The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to all the staff at Christus Hospice of Shreveport, Louisiana and especially her wonderful CNA, Ms. Debbie.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.