Shirley Burge

Shirley Burge, 86, of DeRidder, Louisiana passed from this life on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in DeRidder, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home. Rev. James Glass will officiate. Interment will follow at Newlin Cemetery in Singer, Louisiana.

Shirley was born on a farm in Cresband, SD. She married Huey "Pete" Burge in 1953. Her husband's military career sent their family to several different places until they moved to DeRidder, Louisiana in 1981. She was loved by everyone for her cheerful and funny one liners.

Shirley is survived by
Son:
Richard Burge of Leesville, Louisiana

Daughters:
Sandra Meir of Glanda, WY
Linda J. Burge of Denham Springs, LA

Nieces:
Helen Wilson, Alice Faye, Mary Lou, Darlene,
Vilie, Vera, Barbara & Arelena

Nephews:
"Brother" & David

2 Great nieces who were her caregivers
Shelia & Anna Jane Wilson

5 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Husband - Huey "Pete" L. Burge
Parents - Jay & Francis Paul
Brothers - Leonard Paul, Norman Paul & Stanley Paul