Shirley Anne LaPlante, age 91, of Victoria TX, passed away peacefully at 12:26 pm September 10, 2018, at Twin Pines Nursing Home. Mrs. LaPlante was born January 27, 1927, in Webb City, MO to Earl and Pauline Elting Blanton. She was a 1945 graduate of Webb City High School.
Mrs. LaPlante was an employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, later AT&T, for 35 years working as secretary for the District Manager. She retired in 1981. Mrs. LaPlante was also a well-known local artist. She was active in the Rockport art community and studied with artist Simon Michael for many years. In 2016 her works were featured in a Simon Michael exhibit at the Nave Museum in Victoria, TX. She also loved traveling and painted many of the scenes from her travels abroad.
Mrs. LaPlante married Dr. Elwood LaPlante in 1953 in Joplin, Missouri Dr. LaPlante, a local podiatrist, preceded her in death as did both her parents. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church for many years where she served many roles including the Altar Guild.
She is survived by her cousins Susan Strecker and Susie Gurley of Joplin, MO and her beloved dog Tootsie. Mrs. LaPlante has been taken for cremation by Colonial Funeral Home. Her memorial service will be Friday, September 14, at 11:00 am at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Her family wishes to thank Jill and Ray Fox and the staffs of Twin Pines Nursing Home and Crown Hospice for their loving compassion and care.
