Elaine Stirl

Elaine Stirl, age 67 of Smiley, Texas, passed away on July 27. A memorial service celebrating Elaine’s life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Smiley United Methodist Church with Rev. Harlene Sadler and Rev. Joe Rogers officiating. Private interment will be held at a later date.

Elaine was born on November 25, 1949 in Cotulla, Texas to Lewis H. and Evelyn Teresa (Turner) Bahn. She was a 1967 graduate of Cotulla High School and attended Dominican College in Houston where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Information Management in 1971. In 1972, Ernie and Elaine moved to Nixon, Texas where Elaine served as the Tax Assessor/Collector for three years. She then was the gift buyer/office manager at Main Drug and Gifts for 33 years.

Her parents and her grandchildren, Shaden Keen, Zoe Keen, and Tanner Keen preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years, Ernest A. (Ernie) Stirl; daughters, Shae Keen and husband Dennis, and Stephanie Stirl; grandchildren, Dennison Keen, Piper Keen, and Michael Keen; sister-in-law, Lynette Stirl; numerous cousins, her Main Drug Family and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Smiley United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 98, Smiley, Texas, 78159 or the Nordheim Education Fund, P.O. Box 153, Nordheim, Texas, 78141. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.