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Celebration of Life Ceremony: 1 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Burial: Oskaloosa Cemetery
Shirley L. Anderson, age 69, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019, at her home.
She was born September 29, 1949, in Flora, the daughter of Edward “Pete” Gill and Lou Ellen (McKnight). Shirley was united in marriage to Jack W. Anderson on April 9, 1966, at Oak Mound Christian Church.
Shirley held several jobs over the years including at the shoe factory and the old Clay County Hospital, and was employed at Xenia Manufacturing where she especially recalled enjoying her co-workers. She had also served as an EMT. Her most dedicated role throughout life was taking care of her family, and as an excellent cook she made certain there were always pots, pans, and tubs filled to the brim with delicious food for everyday meals and special get-togethers. Fishing, crocheting, the occasional opportunity to shoot a gun with impressive accuracy, and dining out—especially breakfast, were some of the things that she really enjoyed. Her dogs, Scotty, along with Cricket, who came home as a puppy in Shirley’s shirt pocket and rarely stayed out of her sight for the past 11 years, were two of her special loves.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years: Jack W. Anderson of Xenia; a daughter: Stacy (Darrell) Smith of Xenia; a son: Anthony (Kim) Anderson of Iola; 4 grandchildren: Seth Smith of Naperville, Grant Smith (fiancé Quintine) of Xenia, and Jonathan Anderson and Miranda Anderson both of Iola; a great-granddaughter: Gracyn; a sister: Angela Garrett of Flora; and quite a few special friends and family like her nieces and nephews including Ben and Tina Golden. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward “Pete” Gill and his wife Joyce, and Lou Garrett and her husband Rex.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Shirley Anderson will be led by her grandson, Seth, and will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, February 18, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Oskaloosa Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers are suggested to either Clay County Hospice or Fur a Good Paws, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. An online guestbook is available at www.frankandbright.com.
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Her fight is over.May healing and understanding by you now begin. Very sorry for your loss.
Prayers to her famiy.
Jack ... sorry to read that Shirley has passed. Time gets by so fast, just never know God’s plan, but now she is rejoicing in Heaven. We are praying for you, and your family, during this difficult time. You guys made wonderful memories over the years, hopefully those will ease some of the sorrow. God Bless you and your family.
Shirley and I used to walk to Jr. High together. Many many memories of classmate & Friend Shirley. Condolences to Jack & family for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you.
So sorry for your loss.
She was one sweet lady we had a lot of fun together over the years with her and Jack
Jack & family—- so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing!! Cherish the memories!! God Bless
So sorry for your loss!
So very sorry she was a wonderful lady.. I enjoyed working with her.. God he as an another 👼
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
So sorry for your loss. Shirley’s smile will be missed at the Meal House. She was so sweet to all of us. May she have eternal rest with our Savior.
We are so sorry for your lost.
So sorry to hear this. Hugs and prayers to her family.
Stacy Jo I am so sorry. I know it's been a long road. Glad your momma is at peace. Praying for you to get through the hard days ahead.
I am so sorry for your loss..i got very attached to shirley while she was with us at centralia manor..as you know she had a special name for me and i am going to always remember her for that and i am going to miss hearing her say it.she will always have a place in my heart.
So sorry for your loss. Shirley was a special person. She will be missed
So sorry for your family's loss. ..our deepest sympathy to all.
Our hearts break to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a wonderful person! We always enjoyed see Jack and Shirley walked into our restaurant. Shirley always had a smile on her face and Jack always does as well. We really will miss seeing her for sure but glad she is no longer in pain, it really hurts to see someone you love is so much pain. Lot of prayers to you Jack & Stacy as well as the rest of the family during this hard time. Lots of LOVE! Angie & Ryan Scott
Stacy and family. Hugs and prayers. So sorry for your loss ❤️❤️
Loved her so much! A lovely lady!
We are so very sorry for your loss. She will be missed by many.
SORRY SO YOUR LOSS.SO MANY PEOPLE WILL MISS SHIRLEY.SHE IN GODS HAND NOW
We're so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a good friend.
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Stacy, Thinking of you and your family in the days ahead.
Stacy & family, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you will feel God's love & comfort surround you. My prayers & sympathy to all of you.
Gone but not forgotten
We send our love and prayers to you and you family.
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