By Edgar on July 29th, 2015

    A memorial service forLoree Shirley was held July 24 at the Advent Christian  Church of Robeline with Robert Carnline officiating. Interment followed at Lambertowncemetery. Loree Shirley, 91 years of age, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 in Many. She was born March 24, 1924 to Benjamin and Rosa Holland Welch in Natchitoches Parish.Her siblings were Ray Welch of Marshall, Texas, Robert Welch of Robeline and Alice Kincaid. She worked for many years for Northwestern State University and ultimately retired as a stenographer 3. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Byrd and husband, Harvey, of Florien; son, Ken Darrow of Natchitoches; grandchildren, Kevin Broadway of Robeline, Sissy Edwards of Robeline and Vanessa Broadway of Bossier City and great grandchildren, Alyssa Broadway, Brittany Hayes, Brooke Broadway, Mason Broadway and Blake Broadway Donations may be made to the Lambertown Cemetery fund in Mrs. Loree’s name