Melissa J. Shirley Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melissa J. Shirley of Breese, Illinois, born in Belleville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 51, on March 29, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sharon Brickeen and Edward Brickeen Sr.; her parents-in-law, Jerry "Smokey" and Wilma Shirley; and her daughter Megan Victory.
She is survived by: her husband Terry Shirley; her children, Christopher Brickeen (Ana), Steven Shirley (Jesse), Jerrid Shirley (Donna), Kristine Shirley (Brandon), Haley Guttersohn (Justin), Kylr Shirley and Ambryn Shirley; her grandchildren, Emmalee, Peyton, Braylen, Carter, Kaidyn, Logan, Ryan, Kaelyn, Sadie, Kambraley and Jordyn; her siblings, Michele Huelsmann (Russel), Julie Heckenkemper (Brian), Carrie White (Jacob) and Edward Brickeen Jr.; and her sisters-in-law, Linda Jones (James), Louise Richter (Steve), Jennifer Shirley (Doug Benzschawel) and Patty Kozuszek (Steve). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and so many special friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated as this will reduce the financial burden of a single income with two young teenagers. The family appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that you make contributions by checks made payable to Terry Shirley or utilizing the Venmo @rememberingmissy. If you wish to donate in any other way, they may be mailed to the funeral home, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
