Shirley Diana Weatherley-Barrington, 72, of Azle, Texas, was found dead in the front yard of her Springtown home on August 6, 2021. An autopsy determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest. Born January 4, 1949, in Lubbock, Shirley was a business owner and entrepreneur, and is remembered by her family as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved music, gardening and sewing.

Investigators identified 73-year-old Clayton Strong as a suspect after video footage reportedly showed him disposing of a weapon on the day of the killing and after prior domestic disputes between Shirley and Strong were noted. Strong was later located in Mexico and arrested on weapons charges; he is to be extradited to Parker County to face formal murder charges.

Shirley’s family says they have been deeply affected and hope for justice. If anyone knew Shirley, her movements that day, or has information about the killing, please come forward to assist the investigation.