YOAKUM: Shirley Strait, 72, entered into her sunset, Saturday, April 26, 2025. She was born October 10, 1952 in DeWitt County to the late Alvin Ford and Louise Castillo.
She was one of the sweetest ladies you could meet. She was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. She stayed home caring for her children after working years in the health field. She was one of a kind, who will be missed.
Survivors are her daughters, Sheila Strait and Nikia Strait; son, John Strait; grandchildren are Jhontrae Strait, Terano Arkadie, Taji Smith, Aiden Strait, Lexi Strait, Aderena Strait, Taijah Harper and Cameron Pineda; sisters, Lillie Dominguez and Brendolyn Adams; brothers, Stayton Ford and George Ford.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Albert Strait and son, Derek Strait.