Shirley Claire Covington

March 24, 1934 - January 26, 2021

Shirley Claire Covington, 86, of Dallas, Texas passed away at her residence on January 26, 2021 after a valiant, yet difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. Shirley was born on March 24, 1934 in Texarkana, Texas to Edward J. and Ruby Vivian (Hanson) Wright. She was a member of the Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas where she volunteered regularly. Shirley was an Assistant Manager for many years at Preston Luggage and Gifts in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this she had been a dedicated stay-at-home Mom while raising her two daughters. She enjoyed working with the public. She was a seamstress and enjoyed knitting, crochet, arts and crafts, and square dancing. She loved working crossword puzzles and playing games. She was always ready for a game of Scrabble and usually won. She loved to spend time with her family, camping and fishing and being outdoors. She was fortunate to have been able to travel overseas several times. She loved to cook and bake. Shirley was an animal lover. Mrs. Covington is survived by two daughters, Jan Ellen Honeycutt and husband Gary of Dallas, Texas and Sally Sue Bozeman of Lampasas, Texas. She is survived by one granddaughter, Nan Brice Bozeman of Austin, Texas as well as several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother. There will be a private family committal service for Shirley at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Texarkana, Texas. Memorial Donations are requested to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of Lampasas, Texas.