Shirley Illene (Mathews) Horton received her angel wings on April 19, 2019, in Centralia, Washington, with her family by her side. Shirley was born Oct. 9, 1927, to Clarence (Bud) and Esther Matthews.

She married Howard Horton in 1947. Together they had three children, Michael Horton (Kay), Renee Goldsby (Wayne), and Jan Yenne (Dave). Her grandchildren include Dan Horton, Shawn Goldsby (Trisha), Stacey Easterbrook (Curtis), John Cooper (Marie); great-grandchildren Kynan and Lawsen Goldsby, Addison and Ellie Easterbrook, Lyla and Mila Cooper.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Howard, granddaughter Nicole Goldsby and sister Arlayne Odle.

Shirley and Howard owned and operated a cranberry farm in Grayland, Washington, before retirement.

Shirley will be remembered for her love of God and Church.

At Shirley’s request, the family will have a private gathering.