Shirley Ann Burris, 78, of Nederland, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014. She was born on June 26, 1936, to Mozelle Hogg and Jesse McDonald, and had been a long time resident of the area.

“Ms. Shirley” was a Pre-K teacher at Christian Day Care Center of Port Arthur and a Sunday school teacher at First Church of Nazarene in Port Arthur.

Shirley is survived by her son, Jeffrey Dale Burris and his wife, Pamela, of Nederland; daughters, Vickie Lynn Burris of Nederland and Lori Ann Burris of Lakeland, Tennessee; grandchildren, Daniel Paul Burris and his wife, Randi; Andrew James Burris and his wife, Lauren; and Adam Scott Burris, all of Nederland; great-grandchildren, Sophie Burris and Stella Burris; and sister, Patsy Craig of Nederland.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Roy Burris.

A gathering of Mrs. Burris’ family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Broussard’s, Nederland.