Shirley (Allen) Parrott at 97 Peacefully passed July 12, 2024, in the comfort of her home in Lake
Jackson

Shirley was born February 18, 1927, in Houston Texas to Captain Bennie Allen and Irene (Lee)
Allen, the family moved to Quintana Island when Shirley was a toddler. Growing up on Quintana
island was an amazing adventure instilling in Shirley a deep love of family and the beauty of the
Gulf of Mexico as shared by many from the front porch of the family home with displays of a
Texas historical marker ''The Allen Place''

Shirley moved to Lake Jackson in the 1950 calling it home until her passing Shirley retired from
BISD after over 30 years in food service management. She enjoyed working with the ladies and
interacting with the students and community. Shirley loved to have her home filled with family
and friends. Whether it was for the traditional Sunday gatherings or just stopping by for a cup
of coffee. Shirley would meet you at the door with a welcoming smile saying ''Come on in and
have a seat, 'll put the coffee on and make us a fresh pot''

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Captin Bennie and Irene Allen, her husband
Jimmie Parrott, her daughter Tenna (Parrott) Dengler, her sisters Dorothy (Allen) Biggs, Betty
(Allen) Beeson, Joyce (Allen) Beeson, Her bothers Jack Allen, Jeff Allen, and Skippy Allen.

Shirley is survived by her Daughter Sharla (Parrott) Reynaga, Grandsons James Ringo, Jason
Ringo(Ange), and EJ Nicar (Marcia)
Great-grandsons James Allen Ringo, Gaven Ringo, and Thomas Nicar
Great-granddaughters Lyndsey Ringo, Lacie Lartigue (Samuel), Malaki Ringo, Ansley Ringo,
Madison and Ivy Nicar
Great-great-granddaughters Wynter De La Fe, Avlynn, and Dixie Lartigue as well as numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends she loved dearly.

Death is not the end of the story, it's just a transition.