Shirley Stovall Lowe, 97, of Orange, Texas, passed away on February 4, 2023.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 10, 2023, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange. Officiating will be Brother James Lee of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Flat, Texas on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of Raymond Stovall and Edna Stovall. Shirley was a faithful follower of Christ and a dedicated, lifelong member of Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches. After marrying her husband, Charles, she became an ordained minister with United Pentecostal Church International. Shirley and Charles went on to build and pastor churches in Bridge City, Texas, Nederland, Texas, and Port Neches, Texas. She also assisted with building a church in Haiti. Shirley ministered in Hawaii, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico. Just recently, she received the 70-year Hall of Faith Award from United Pentecostal Church International. Even in Shirley’s later years, she spread the word of God by handing out thousands of gospel tracks. She spent her years caring for her home and her family. Shirley was a loving mother and grandmother, and her family cherishes the time spent with her. She was a true inspiration to Christian women, and she will be remembered fondly by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Charles Lowe; her parents, Raymond Stovall and Edna Stovall; her sister, Virginia McDonald; her brothers, Roma Stovall, Laverne Stovall, Elmo Stovall, and Raymond Stovall; her special nephew, Eddie McDonald; and her special niece, Linda Barbay.
She is survived by her son, Robert Michael Lowe; grandchildren, Michael Lowe and Melissa Chesson; great-grandchildren, Hannah Lowe and Cooper Lowe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Landmark United Pentecostal Church in Port Neches, Texas. 2115 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
Shirley’s family would like to give a special thanks and gratitude to Golden Years Assisted Living and their staff for their care the past five years.
Condolences
Lynda Mayfield
February 11, 2023
Sis. Shirley was a beautiful, Godly women of God that I looked up too in my younger years. She served God well . She should have many jewels I her crown.
Ellen Owen
February 7, 2023
Sister Lowe (Shirley) is what I called her! My husband , 2 sons and I moved to Bridge City, from Abilene, Tx. With my husbands work! I
Sister Lowe and I had many memories, I could say a lot about my Pastor, my Friend! She was like a 2nd mother to me! She was such a dedicated Lady to the church and to God! I met her in 1965 at the very small UPC Church on Granger St, in Bridge City God blessed and the Church grew , which is the Big UPC Church today! It would have been a little difficult for me had it not been for her love and caring for me. We were only in in BC for 6 years, my husband was killed I had to move back home but we never lost touch with each other
I loved her very much and know she is happy to be home with the Lord. Prayers to Mike
and Michael and their family !