Shirley Elaine Gaston, age 89, of Montgomery, Texas passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born January 4, 1931 in Houston, Texas to Jennie Mae Holditch and Stanley Clayton Grant.
Shirley grew up in The Heights, Houston, Texas at her father’s home on the corner of Ashland and 21st street. She graduated from Reagan High School. Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, homemaker and friend, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Shirley is preceded by her siblings, Glenn, Gladys and Nelda.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Ernest Gaston son, John Gaston and his wife, Tina Bohnstedt.
The family would like to give special thanks to Methodist Hospital The Woodlands and her home care givers, Keidra Thomas, Emma Cleveland and Tish Tims.
Shirley loved her son John’s wife Tina and her involvement in the world of ballet. Tina was an accomplished ballet dancer. She is currently a ballet teacher and choreographer. Shirley would have been pleased to help Houston Ballet in these difficult times for the Arts.
Due to current restrictions and safety concerns regarding Covid-19, a private family burial is planned. The graveside service will be livestreamed via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MemorialOaks/ on Monday the 27th of July, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The livestream will be available 5 minutes prior to the start of service.
In lieu of flowers we would ask that you make a donation in Shirley’s memory to Houston Ballet Crisis Relief Fund. Contributions are currently being matched dollar for dollar:
https://give.houstonballet.org/campaign/houston-ballet-crisis-relief-fund/c292683
Please do not hesitate to leave a fond memory, share a favorite story, a favorite photograph or express a kind word or condolence at www.memorialoaksfunerals.com for the Gaston family.
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