Shirley was raised in Horton and later Pittsburg, KS. Although she and Leroy lived in Kansas City for a time, she lived most of her life in the Horton area. Shirley worked at Nelly Don in Nevada and was also an area Avon Representative for a number of years. She was a member of the Horton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Randy Zehr (Nancy), Spring Hill, KS; three grandchildren, Tiffany Luchies (Zach), Olathe, KS, Travis Zehr (Erin), Grandview, MO, and Tyler Zehr, Springhill, KS; four great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Kaylee, Caiden, and Nora; and a brother, Bill Perry, Nevada. In addition to her husband, Leroy, she was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 1-2:00 p.m. at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with graveside services following at 2:30 p.m. at Balltown Cemetery in Horton with Pastor Bob Beaver officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Horton United Methodist Church in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
