Shirley Joan Mitschke, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas, following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 am with Mr. Joe Dale Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.

Shirley was born on August 24, 1934, in Vernon, Texas.  She was the daughter of the late Oren Buster Barns and the late Grace Beck Barns.  She married Carol Lee Mitschke May 4, 1956, in Vernon, Texas.  Carol passed away October 2, 2016.  Shirley retired from the Farmers Co-Op Gin & Elevator where she worked as the head bookkeeper for several years. Shirley was a member of Wilbarger Street Church of Christ.

Shirley is survived by her children, Cindy Cox of Lubbock, Texas, Kenneth Mitschke of Vernon, Texas, Joe Mitschke of Vernon, Texas and Pam Mitschke of Fairfax, Virginia.  She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Carol Mitschke, and brother, Roger Barns.

Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Sullivan Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to Wilbarger Street Church of Christ or Hospice of Lubbock.