Martha Louise Shifflett, 79, of Bertram died at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital in Burnet on May 16, 2021.
Martha was born to Willis Jeff “Rowdy” Joiner and Laverne Elizabeth King Joiner on Dec. 25, 1941 in Paint Rock, Texas.
She had been a seamstress at Terri-Lynn’s Sewing Factory in Lampasas during the 1970s. She retired from Skinny’s convenience stores in Abilene, and moved to Bertram.
Martha loved to go fishing whenever she could and was an enthusiastic Bingo player. She loved being a grandmother and greatgrandmother.
She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Jimmy, Julius and Jeff Joiner; and by one son, Shawn Shifflett.
Survivors include four sons, Bobby Shifflett of Bertram, Michael Shifflett of Abilene, Greg Shifflett of Lake LBJ, and David Shifflett and wife Norma of Lampasas; stepson Ronnie Shifflett and wife Debra of Abilene, and stepdaughter Judy Cox and husband Brad of Cleburne; two brothers, Johnny Joiner of Broaddus, Texas, and Lloyd Joiner of Paint Rock; two sisters, Wanda Rock of Paint Rock and Linda Harrell of San Angelo; nine grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. May 24 at Heritage Funeral Home in Lampasas.
