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Shirley Trahan (Primeaux, Scherry) 73 of Orange, passed away Aug. 2, at Magnolia Manor in Groves.

Shirley was born May 21, 1941 in Lafayette, La to Aurelien Primeaux and Mable Sonnier Maureen. She was a 43 year resident of Groves, prior to moving to Orange 12 years ago. Shirley attended Midland High School, class of 1957. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family, friends and her dog Kizzie. She loved the holidays and having her family over. She was a member of Word of Life Church.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Curtis Primeaux; sisters, Delcie Linscomb, and Linda Fruge, and great-grandson Chason Cole Lange.

She is survived by her son, Brad Scherry (Barbara) of Groves; daughter, Shannon Scherry of Port Arthur and daughter, Stacie Lacombe (George) of Groves; sisters, Loveline Mouton of Lafayette, Helen Thibodeaux (Donald) of Duson, Gwendolyn Russell of Groves; Ronald Trahan (exhusband) of Orange; and Suzette Harper (stepdaughter) of Groves; grandkids, Lance LaCombe, Chaz Scherry, Kacie Scherry, Courtney Bearden and Krista Scherry; great-grandkids, Drayton, Kamryn, Krislynn, Preston and Jaydon. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Funeral services will start at 1:00 pm, with burial services to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, with Pastor David Logan, of Word of Life officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contribution for the funeral expenses would be appreciated.