Barbara Anne Shirley Obituary
The world bids farewell to Barbara Anne Shirley of Bethalto, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, departing on September 2, 2024 at the age of 80. Barbara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Anne Shirley to show support.
As we bid Barbara farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Barbara is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles E. Mitchell and Iva M. Mitchell (Friese); and her son Mark Shirley. She is survived by: her children, Eric Shirley (Tina) of Quincy and Debbie Kospie (Greg) of Wood River; and her sister Shirley Counsil of The Villages, FL.. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.
