As a young girl, her family moved a lot due to her dad working for farmers. They moved to where the work was. Her family finally settled in Richards, MO where she attended school and played on the basketball team. She graduated from Richards High School Class of 1958.
As a teen, Shirley stayed with her grandmother, Amanda, and worked at Galvin’s Drug Store in Ft. Scott at the soda/ice cream counter. Shirley told of being one of the telephone switchboard operators in Richards. She later worked at Key’s Work Clothes in Nevada in the pressing department. Then when Walmart first came to town, Shirley was hired and worked there until her retirement. She loved to travel, attending many Gas Engine and Antique Tractor Shows all over the United States with Joe.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; her parents; a son, Jack; her siblings; and a son-in-law, Ron Wolf. Survivors include her son, Joe Lee, of the home; her daughter, Glenda Wolf, Deerfield, MO; grandchildren, Casey Fogle (John), Amanda Ast (Kerry), and Natalie Kitsmiller (J.T.); great-grandchildren, Michael Fogle, Keeton Ast, Annabelle Ast, Lucas Kitsmiller, and Colt Kitsmiller.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Monday June 23, 2025, at Ferry Funereal Home in Nevada. Graveside services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Stevens Cemetery, west of Bronaugh, MO.
Those who wish may contribute to the family in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
