Cynthia "Candy"

Lea Shireman

Mrs. Cynthia (Candy) Lea Shireman, 66, of Red Oak, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Methodist Charlton Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Candy enter this life of April 28, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa to the union of the late Talmage and Ida Lee (Craig) Campbell. She was a 1973 graduate of Dubuque High School. On January 4, 1974 she was united in marriage to Barry James Shireman, together they shared forty-seven wonderful years of memories. To this union two children were born. After the birth of their children they decided to move to North Texas and made their home in Red Oak, Texas. Candy began her successful career with Home Depot in 1985. During this time of her employment she served many capacities, cashier, human resource, computer room supervisor as well as a district trainer. She was always willing to switch a morning shift to an evening shift. She was loved by all her co-workers and customers. Many employees described her as a "work mom." On occasion when new employees were just starting out on their own and had relocated from their families, Candy always stepped up as their "work mom", always giving hugs, advice, helping them in any way should could. Candy was always the first to help in any way, immediately coordinating and planning ways for others to help out as well. She was present for many births, and insisted to be the first to hold the newborns. She loved spending time with her granddaughters, enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and NASCAR. She and Barry traveled to many race tracks and would always find themselves cheering for Tony Stewart. She also loved spending time with her beloved dogs. There wasn't a dog she didn't like. Candy also never ending a telephone conversation saying good-bye. She will truly be missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; several aunts; uncles; and family dogs.

Candy is survived her husband, Barry of the home; her children, Keith James Shireman and wife, Jennifer and Shelley Barrington and husband, Bart; granddaughters, Chyler and Morgan, all of Red Oak, Texas; siblings, Cheryl (Cherri) Parish and husband George, of Dodge City, Kansas and Craig Campbell, of LaRussell, Missouri; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.