Shirley Booth Middleton, 88, of Bedford, formerly of Center, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at a Bedford hospital. She was born November 29, 1920 in Center to Verner Booth and Bess Hill Booth. Ms. Middleton was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Center, where she was also a long-time Sunday school teacher. Ms. Middleton was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, and was a very charitable person. She taught Spanish in Center & Shelbyville, and worked at Middleton Milling for many years after the death of her husband Martin.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 23, 2009 at The First Baptist Church in Center with Rev. Carl Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Survivors include:

Sons:
Mike Middleton & wife Brenda of Ft. Worth
Verner Wayne Middleton of San Antonio

Daughter, Alice Joy Canales & husband Homero of Alice

Grandchildren:
Martin Middleton
Michael Middleton
Mark Middleton
Matthew Middleton
Ron Jones
Allyson Jones

Great Grandchildren:
Michael Middleton
Brianna Middleton
Kate Jones
Courtney Middleton
Macy Middleton
Hannah Middleton
Micah Middleton

Brother, W.V. "Billy" Booth, Jr. & wife Betty of San Antonio

Sister-in-Law, Lavoice Smallwood of Houston

Also a number of cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Beloved companion & friend, Missy

Preceded in death by:
Husband, Martin Middleton

Memorials can be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church in Center or the Humane Society of your choice.