Background
Burton, Shirley Ann Thrasher was born on April 12, 1935 in Rosebud, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frank Burkett and Nettie (Bailey) Thrasher.
Burton, Shirley Ann Thrasher was born on April 12, 1935 in Rosebud, Texas, United States. Daughter of Frank Burkett and Nettie (Bailey) Thrasher.
Bachelor Summa cum laude, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, 1975; postgrad, Southwest State University, San Marcos, 1989.
Coordinator human relations, Lockhart Intermediate School, 1975-1976; business manager, School of America Research, Santa Fe, New Mexico., 1976-1978; real estate broker, Chaparral Realty, Inc., Santa Fe, 1978-1982; legal administrative assistant, Texas Savings & Loan Department, Austin, Texas.
Board directors League of Women Voters, Austin, 1984, Family Outreach, Austin, 1986. Member State Agency Council liaison group to Governor's Commission for Women, 1990-1992.
Married Thomas D. Ford, September 2, 1955 (divorced June 26, 1982). Children: Thomas C. and Jennifer R. Married David L., July 8, 1984.