Birth date: Sep 26, 1928 Death date: Dec 18, 2016
Shirley Valliant Baldwin was born on September 26, 1928 in Pecos, Texas and passed away on December 18, 2016 in Irving, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, CL Valliant; mother, Betty Valliant; and sister, Sylvia Averil Read Obituary
Shirley loyally attended book club and always had a bunch of books she wanted to share besides our book of the month. I loved her to stop by the fiction desk and share her adventures and favorite reads. She was always smiling and gave your heart a lift. She would stop and spread her joy with everyone at the library. We all loved her.
South Irving Library purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Shirley Valliant- Baldwin.
Shirley Baldwin was very important to the staff at the Irving Public Libraries – especially old Central and new South. She attended most every program and spread the word around town about library events. She was a founding member of the MidWeek Mysteries Book Club as well. She and I spent many hours over the past 20ish years, talking books, hockey (she loved the Dallas Stars!) and life in general. She was one of the most prolific readers ever! Her beautiful smile will be very missed by all who knew her. Carla Morgan
Jan Stroman (Ladies in Touch) purchased the Beautiful in Blue for the family of Shirley Valliant- Baldwin.
Shirley was our Best Girl who never forgot she was from PECOS!!!!!
Shirley was one of our favorite patrons at the Irving Public Library. A true book-lover, she attended book clubs at the library for many years and enthusiastically discussed her passion for books with other readers. She was a wonderful ambassador for the library, not only regularly attending our programs and events, but always talking about the library to others in the community. I so admired her feisty and independent spirit and her dedicated civic involvement. Such a great lady. It was a privilege to know her. Karen Wong, Irving Public Library
Shirley was a delight to know. It was always a treat to see her at the library, and I enjoyed our conversations. She will be greatly missed. – Kathleen Sargent
I worked with Shirley in the Alumni Association and I know she will be missed. To her family, I offer my condolences and pray that your memories of Shirley will help you through the Christmas holidays and in the days that follow. Ann Hayes ICOP 1784
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Shirley Valliant- Baldwin.
Shirley and I met at the Mystery Book Club at the Irving Public Library about 15 years ago. We became friends and we shared many lovely times together. We went to teas, movies and lunches together. She shared my passion for books and we had many lively discussion about them. One of her favorite sayings was that there were so many books and so little time. Now her time has run out and there are so many more books she wanted to read. She will be missed. Fran Johnson
