Peggy Shirley
1939 - 2019
Obituary
Peggy Alene Shirley, 80, passed away
peacefully at Kansas Christian Home on Sept. 16, 2019. Peggy was born
April 22, 1939, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to Harry and Alpha Widener.
Peggy married Gerald Shirley on March
27, 1965, in Denver. Together they raised two sons.
Peggy retired from Kansas Social
Rehabilitation Services in 2003. After retirement, Oma took great joy
in watching her granddaughter, Kayla. She enjoyed scrapbooking,
researching genealogy and arranging flowers. She had the gift for
making her home a gallery. A collector of fine antique furniture and
southwestern art, the family home in Peabody was exhibited in the
Peabody Historical Tours of Homes.
Peggy was a lifelong member of Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Her faith was strong.
She is survived by her son, John
Shirley (Tracy) of Westminster, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Tammy
Shirley of Newton; granddaughter, Kayla Shirley of Newton; sister,
Joy Williams of Newton; and nephew, Brian Williams of Newton.
She was preceded in death by her
parents; former husband, Gerald Shirley; and son, Donald Shirley.
A memorial in Peggy's name has been
established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Contributions may be
sent in care of Petersen's Funeral Home, 215 N. Main St., Newton, KS
67114.
A memorial service will be held at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 223 S.E. 14th, Newton.
