Shirley grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School Class of 1956. She worked at the Graphic Arts Studio in Nevada right out of high school where she worked her whole life until her retirement 25 years later. Following retirement Shirley drove cancer patients to treatment through Vernon County Cancer Relief and was voted Rotary Club Citizen of the Year for her volunteer work. She also helped with tax returns for the elderly for several years. Shirley loved to bowl when she was younger and that was where she met her husband Bob. She was a lifelong member of Community of Christ Church and was an active member of the women’s group and sang in a quartet.
In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dorothy Jones; and an infant brother, Kenneth Lee Porter.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. on Friday prior to the service.
Memorials are suggested to Community of Christ Church c/o Ferry Funeral Home.