Shirley Lavern Will

Born April 23, 1945, to Loren and Eleanor Pfeil. Shirley lived her younger life in California with her siblings Norma and George.

Shirley spent her adult life residing in multiple locations to include: Germany, Korea, California, Arizona, Georgia, Minnesota and Texas. In California, Shirley owned a donut shop, Winchell’s Donuts. She later became an insurance agent for Don Cast Insurance and Miller & Company Insurance where she retired in 2014.

You could find Shirley at the beach or casino when given the opportunity to travel. She enjoyed playing the slot machines, as well as, video poker. Shirley loved spending time with her family and took pleasure in hosting holiday gatherings at her Killeen residence.

Shirley had a love for cats and dogs. Her pets throughout the years were adored. She will be missed by her cat, Bevo and dog, Milo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Loren and Eleanor Pfeil; brother George Pfeil; and brother-in-law Jerry Gordon.

Shirley is survived by her sister, Norma Gordon of Auburn, California; her son, Robert Martinez (Charlotte) of Temple; her daughter, Regina Martinez-Woodruff (David) of Killeen; her grandchildren; Kara Martinez (Joey) of Manor, Tiffany Burrell (Marcel) of San Antonio, Stephanie Glasgow (Michael) of Celina, Robert Martinez (Sonia) of San Antonio, and Jacob Woodruff (Amanda) of Georgetown; her six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen on Thursday, June 29, from 6:00-8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30, at 10:00 AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Will family.