Shirley Phylliss M.T. Audley DeFries' Obituary
Shirley Phylliss M.T. Audley DeFries of Panama City, Florida, formally of Chelsea, London, England, passed away July 14, 2020. She was a member of Mensa, the Red Hats, the Brits and Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. She received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and a Master's degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband, Clayton ‘Gene’ DeFries and her daughter, Roberta ‘Robbie’ DeFries. She is survived by her daughters Anne Shirley DeFries and Jean Phyllis DeFries, her grandchildren Robert DeFries and Ashleigh DeFries Gallagher, her great grandchild Isabelle Anne DeFries Gallagher and her brother Paul Nelson.
Due to the pandemic, no services will be held until a later date.
A Poem to Shirley
As far as a Mother, you are like none other.
The rock of our family
You bind us together
Always up for adventures
And learning new things
Always happy to see what life would bring
So many who love you
Both family and friends
Now reflect on how dear to us you always have been
Your loving family
What’s your fondest memory of Shirley?
What’s a lesson you learned from Shirley?
Share a story where Shirley's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Shirley you’ll never forget.
How did Shirley make you smile?