Obituary of Shirley E. Huston

Shirley E. Huston, 84, of 15107 Bethel Church Road Titusville, went to be with her husband, Charlie, on Thursday afternoon December 26, 2013. Shirley was born on May 1, 1929 in Titusville, a daughter of the late Carl and Mabel Van Guilder Beers. She was married to Charles R. Huston on Dec. 31, 1946 at Grand Valley, PA. He preceded her in death on June 26, 2011. Shirley was a kind and loving mother and grandmother. She was well known for having family, friends and neighbors for friendly conversation, coffee and dessert. She was an amazing baker and cook. Shirley was employed, prior to her marriage, for several years at the former GTE Sylvania. Shirley was a member of the Titusville Wesleyan Methodist Church where she and her husband had taken care of custodial duties for nearly 50 years. She was a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years for the Girls Primary class. She taught Bible school and served on various church committees over the years. Shirley is survived by her children, Charles “Joe” Huston and wife Charlotte, and Linda Stroup and husband Jerry, all of Titusville; her grandchildren, Charles E. Huston and wife Audrey of Belle Fouriche, SD, Travis Huston and wife April of Dayton, PA, Damon Huston of Edinboro, Jamie Stroup of Titusville, and Jenny Stroup Tucker and husband Ricky of Titusville; her great grandchildren, Hunter, Garet, Mackenzie, Caleb, and Charlie Alexandra Huston, Caitlin, Lilly, Allison, Ricky Joe, and Aiden Tucker; numerous nieces and nephews, and several cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Gladys Drake, Marjorie Harvey, Arlene Lucas, Dixie Chapman, and infant twin sisters; and also two infant brothers. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and attend the funeral service on Monday at 11:00 AM at the Titusville Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev. Robert J. Luther, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be made to the Titusville Wesleyan Methodist Church or to the Titusville Wesleyan Methodist Academy 11994 Church Run Road Titusville, PA 16354. FLOWERS