Shirley Ann Kuban

Shirley Ann Kuban, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, went to be with her Lord on September 12, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lula Mae Samples and Charlie E. Samples, two grandchildren, Edgar Able Kuban and Eleanor Grace Ellis, as well as her younger sister, Jane Smith. Shirley leaves behind her beloved husband of 61 years, William (Pete) Kuban Jr.; her son, Matt Kuban and his wife, Dallas Kuban; her son Mark Kuban and his wife, Laura Jane Kuban; her daughter, Laura Ellis and husband, Sammy Ellis; grandchildren, Alexander Kuban and wife, Lindsey Kuban; Leah Becker-Kuban and husband, Chance Becker-Kuban; Willan Kuban; Camden Ellis, Tatum Ellis, and Caelum Ellis, as well as two great grandsons, William and Deacon Kuban. She also leaves behind her siblings, Mary “Libby” Daniel, Charlie E. Samples Jr., and Sherry Torres along with numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley and William married, July 31, 1964, in Terrell, Texas at her parent’s home. Shirley placed her trust in Jesus at the age of 12 years old and has faithfully loved and served Him and others her whole life. She lived her life with a gentle kindness and sweet spirit at home, at work, and with whoever she encountered. She faithfully served her family and was selfless in her actions. Her service to others was based in a deep love for Christ and flowed into her family and others. Shirley loved to meet the needs of others and faithfully made the lives of her husband, children, and grandchildren better. She was an incredible wife and mother who treasured her time home, as she tended the hearts of her children and husband well. She also worked at the Kaufman-Van Zandt Baptist Associational Office as secretary for more than 30 years. She loved time with her grandchildren, who brought her great joy. She enjoyed babies and children and served many years in the church at Grace Temple Baptist Church and Emmanuel Baptist Church. She loved serving in Awanas and sharing Jesus’ love. While rearing her children, she also obtained her associate’s degree in science. She loved to read, do yard work, vacation with family, attend E-Terrell concerts and anything with her grandkids. William, their children, and their grandchildren were her pride and joy, as she laid down her life in love and service. “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also; and he praises her; Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all…A woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:28-30 Shirley leaves a rich and godly legacy behind, and our hearts ache profoundly with her loss, yet we hope in her faithful God she loved and ultimately treasured most. “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful…Enter into the joy of your lord.” Matthew 25:23 Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 16, 2025 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. Family will receive friends 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday September 15, 2025 at the funeral home.

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Shirley Ann Kuban

September 25, 1946 - September 12, 2025