Shirley Belton Mason passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the age of 57.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Fr. David Hebert will officiate. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Kenneth Mason, Sr. of Basile; three daughters, DeToshia Flugence and husband Alfred of Broussard, Katrina Thomas and husband Brandon of Basile, and Gwendolyn Mason of Basile; one son, Kenneth "Dwayne" Mason, Jr. of Basile; two sisters, Sherry Sam of Basile and Laurie Belton of Elton; five brothers, Oscar Belton of Carencro, Phillip Belton of Eunice, Joseph Belton, Jr. of Basile, Judice Belton of Basile, and James Belton of Eunice; and seven grandchildren.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Belton, Sr. and Hazel Ceaser Belton and one sister, Eva Botley.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.