Shirley Ann

Franks

Shirley Ann Franks Beaumont, TX; passed May 20, 2026.

Services are Saturday, May 30, 2026, Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 8AM until Funeral at 10AM.

Shirley Ann Franks was born to Henry and Margaret Soularie on November 19th, 1949, in Breaux Bridge, La. She was the oldest of three children. Although she loved visiting her hometown in Louisiana, it was Beaumont, Texas to which she would be raised and would call home.

Growing up in Beaumont, Texas as the child of a carpenter, she would attend Catholic school throughout grade school before eventually attending and graduating from Beaumont Chalton Pollard for which she was a proud alumnus. It would be during her years at Chalton Pollard her love for singing and entertainment would eventually lead to her singing in a band.

Shirley would eventually settle into a career in nursing for which she did the majority of her adult life until reaching the age of retirement. Shirley loved her Dallas Cowboys along with entertaining friends, and cooking for family. Also was known for making great potato salad.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Soularie; her husband Robert Chatman Sr. her husband, Ronnie Franks; & her brother, Henry Soularie Jr.

Shirley is survived by her brother, Norris Soularie; her sons, Robert Chatman Jr., Bryce Chatman, & Terrance Chatman; her daughter, Tiffany (Yvette) Chatman. She also is survived by 17 grandchildren, along with 27 great-grandchildren.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com