Alice Shirley, an 89 year old Trenton resident, passed away at 3:37 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her residence in Trenton.
There will be a private graveside service held at Edinburg Cemetery.
Alice Ruth Shirley was born February 19, 1931 in Spickard, MO to Forrest Gibler and Anna Lee Cornwell. On January 12, 1957 she was married to Forrest “Strawberry” Shirley in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death on January 18, 1986. Alice loved being at home taking care of her family and animals. She was affectionately known as “Ya Ya” to her grandkids.
Surviving relatives include her children, Bonnie O’Brien of Davison, OK, Anna Willey of Trenton, Alice Bosley of Trenton, and Junior Shirley and his companion Julie Parker of Trenton, nine grandchildren; Jeannie O’Brien, Karen Gonzales, Gina Blumhagen, David Willey, Mike Bosley, Alex Bosley, Richard Bosley, Tyler Willey, and Daniel Shirley, 19 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Those preceding her in death include her parents, husband, brother Arvin Gibler, sister Jane Marie Clinkenbeard, and a great grandson Dakota.
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