Shirley Rush Obituary

We bid farewell to Shirley Rush of Pierre, South Dakota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 16, 2024 at the age of 71. Shirley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Fransen and Mary Ann Fransen (Garrity); and her sister Pam Hoag. She is survived by: her daughters, Loni Chandler (Waylon), Laura Jean Mayo of Enid, OK and Leasa Melton (DuWayne) of Arcadia, OK; her grandchildren, Jessica Freeman (Daniel), Chris Chandler (Brittany), Trey Frazier, Drew Gray (Abagail), Joshua Melton (Reagan), Grace Melton, Brielle Whittaker, Zackary Gray, Alyssa Smith and Elizabeth Mayo; her great grandchildren, Kaylie Cash, Ella, Ava, Wyatt Freeman, Rozlyn "Bow" and Jozie Chandler (Clark Chandler); her siblings, David Fransen (Vicki) of Aberdeen, SD, Gerald Fransen (Peggy) of Parrish, FL, Patrick Fransen of Pierre, SD, Jean Oberfoell (Bob) of Ashton, SD, Kathy Heier (John) of Aberdeen, SD and Mary Schmidt (Lonnie) of Huron, SD; and her brother-in-law Tim Hoag of Watertown, SD..