Shirley Marie Bebout

Shirley Marie Bebout was born on September 14, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Aurelie Becnel Boudreaux and Philibert Boudreaux. She passed away September 6, 1926 in Santee, California at the age of 98 after a long convalescence following three strokes.

Shirley moved to Santee with her husband Frank Bebout, mother-in-law Edith Volbrecht Bebout, and youngest daughter Valerie in 1977, where they retired after moving 18 times during her husband's military career in the Coast Guard. She was primarily a homemaker, but did work several office jobs including at the telephone company in New Orleans.

She grew up in New Orleans where she met her husband at a dance on a riverboat after praying a novena for a potential spouse.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Frank Bebout, her daughter Denise Bebout Fisher, and her siblings Marion Field, Lucien Boudreaux, Phyllis Millar, Carmen Vail, and Sylvia Champagne.

She is survived by her daughter Valerie Bebout McCormick, son-in-laws Donald Fisher and Richard McCormick, 3 granddaughters Disa Hunter (James), Stefanie Barnard (Will), and Lorraine Minnillo (Paul), and 6 great-grandchildren Savanna Hunter, Nathan Hunter (Chloe), Wyatt Hunter (Alyssa), Tyr Hansen, Tate Minnillo, and Jett Minnillo.

Shirley loved to travel. She and her husband went on 75 cruises together. She enjoyed all the sights and meeting friends from around the world. She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, bowling, and playing golf. Shirley also enjoyed being in several Women's Clubs including the Officer's Wives Club, and volunteering at the hospital. She always enjoyed dressing up.

Shirley was a kind, caring, and spiritual person. She was a loving wife and mother. She was an excellent cook. Shirley enjoyed going to mass at Guardian Angels Catholic Church. She enjoyed all the social events she attended at Guardian Angels, the city of Santee, and the German American Societies. 

A special thank you to all her doctors, nurses, and caregivers and to everyone who has prayed for her over the last years.

She will be missed.

Shirley's viewing and rosary will be held at Featheringill Mortuary on Monday, September 28th from 4-8 PM at 6322 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego. The funeral will be held at Guardian Angels Catholic Church on Tuesday, September 29th at 10 AM at 9310 Dalehurst Rd. in Santee. There will be a luncheon following the funeral in the church hall. The burial will be held that afternoon at Miramar National Cemetery at 1:15 PM at 5795 Nobel Drive in San Diego.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Stroke Association or the American Diabetes Association.

May she rest in peace.