Aug. 8, 1939 – July 13, 2013
Shirley Ann Parton, 73, of Sweet Home, died July 13, 2013.
She was born Aug. 8, 1939 in Gillham, Ark. to Troy Richard and Alice Eugene (Beckwith) Sullivan.
She moved from Arkansas to Idaho before locating to Oregon in 1990 with her sons Alvin and Joe.
Mrs. Parton enjoyed attending her church and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved to cook and bake with them, playing games, and having them spend the night.
She is survived by a son, Joe Parton of Sweet Home; two grandchildren; and brothers Roger Sullivan of Pinehurst, Idaho, and Gary Don Sullivan of North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Parton; son Alvin; and her parents, Troy and Alice.
Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long St. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.