Shirley Ann Parton, 73, of Sweet Home, Oregon passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was born in Gillham, Arkansas to Troy Richard and Alice Eugene (Beckwith) Sullivan.

She moved from Arkansas to Idaho before locating to Oregon in 1990 with her sons, Alvin and Joe.

Shirley enjoyed attending her church and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved cooking and baking with them, playing games, and having them spend the night.

She is survived by: her son, Joe Parton of Sweet Home; grandchildren, Nickolas Parton and Paige Parton of Sweet Home; and brothers, Roger Sullivan of Pinehurst, Idaho and Gary Don Sullivan of North Carolina.

Shirley is preceded in death by: her husband, Roland Parton; son, Alvin; and parents, Troy and Alice.

Viewing will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2013 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel, 1443 Long Street. A graveside service is planed for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 20, at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.