Shirley Jane Baldwin

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Shirley Jane Baldwin, 77, of Amarillo, TX. She passed away October 23, 2024 after complications from a urinary tract infection. 

Shirley Baldwin was born on May 19, 1947 to Margie and Eugene Dunagan in Borger, Texas. Shirley was an only child. She spent her early years in Borger, Vernon, and Pampa where she graduated from Pampa High School and, later, married William Scott Baldwin on January 18, 1969. After moving to Amarillo, they became members of St. Paul Methodist Church. They went on to have two children, Melissa and Kelly. 

Shirley began a career in the insurance industry right out of high school, taking a job at Ethridge Claims Service, an insurance claim service in Pampa. She was dedicated to being a stay-at-home mother after Melissa and Kelly were born, but, eventually, she returned to the insurance industry as claims manager at Neely, Craig, and Walton. She made a career change in the 1990s when she became the Human Resource Director at Quest Hospital, but later returned to working in insurance as a claims analyst at VALIC until her retirement. 

Shirley was predeceased by her father, Eugene Dunagan, her mother, Margie Dunagan, and her ex-husband, Scott Baldwin. She is survived by her children, Melissa and Kelly, her daughter-in-law, Kami Baldwin, and her grandchildren: Marian Langham and her grandson-in-law, Corbin Langham, Sarah, Ruth, Luke, Jesse, Esther, Ezra, and James Baldwin. 

Shirley wrote in her journal: “My children and grandchildren give my life purpose and joy.” She poured out her affection on them tirelessly. Her hugs were famous among her children and grandchildren. She established family traditions that will last for generations. A lot of love has been lost with her passing. She will be sorely missed. 

The memorial service will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Shirley’s final resting place will be at Memory Gardens of Pampa.