Shirley Jewel (Poland) Ruedrich went to the Lord on May 21, 2024 at her home in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 96.
She was born December 11, 1927 and spent most of her life in the Denver Heights and Highland Park areas of southeast San Antonio, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Jewel (Jones) Poland and Guy Carlton Poland, brothers Carlton Derwood Poland and Samuel "Sammy" Guy Poland, and her loving husband of 62 years, Louis Paul Ruedrich, Jr.
Shirley came from a diverse religious background having been raised Baptist, converted to Catholic upon marriage, and later in life joined Highland Park Lutheran Church. Her faith and trust in God was unwavering and the power of her prayers was remarkable.
She is survived by her daughters Louann Vanlandingham (Charles) and Lori Zambrano (Gerard) Grand children: Wesley Vanlandingham (Alicia), Shannon Westmoreland, Keith Vanlandingham (Loryn), and Angelica Zambrano
Great grandchildren: Cohen Vanlandingham, Ethan Vanlandingham, Whitten Vanlandingham, Kadance Westmoreland, and Lane Westmoreland.
She attended Brackenridge High School and graduated with the Class of 1945.
She worked as a secretary at Western Electric, and did quality control at Bernard Altman Sweater Factory and coordinated summer camp and dance class registrations at The Grand Lodge Sons of Hermann for 17 years.
In their younger days, she and Louis "Big Lou" enjoyed motor cycle rides, square dancing, bowling, and traveling in their RV.
Shirley also enjoyed sewing, crochet, bridge, bunco, cards, dominos, drawing, painting, and playing the organ.
She was a beautiful and loving mother who always saw the good in people and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. To many, she was like a second mother, always ready to listen and advise without judgement.
For the past 15 years, she was blessed to be cared for and loved by her angel and ray of sunshine, Mona, who has become a part of our family. We love you Momo and thank you for your loving care.
Officiating Shirley's Chapel service will be Pastor Skip
Donations may be made to: St Jude’s Children Research Hospital
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