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Shirley Staley Obituary
88, of Vandalia, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born to Mary Ester Thomas on Nov. 13, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio. Shirley was a longtime employee of Leland Electric in Vandalia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Staley, Sr.; sons, Mark Steven Staley, Randy Lloyd Staley & Ronald L. Staley, Jr.; grandchildren, Randy Lloyd Staley, Jr., Leeann Staley & Lori Lee Staley; great granddaughter, Lynnea Staley.
Survived by her beloved daughters, Denise D. Stovell (Thomas) & Sherry L. Cole (Michael A.); grandchildren, Mackenzie Ann Baker (Michael P.), Casey L. Cole, Jacob Staley & Conner Staley; daughter-in-law, Karen (Staley) Webb (Russ); many other relatives & friends.
The family will receive friends 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, 139 S. Dixie Dr., Vandalia, with the funeral service at 6:30 p.m. Pastor Sarah Hardin, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ohio Valley Hospice, C/O Brightspring Hospice Foundation, 805 N. Whittington Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40222. Condolences can be shared at www.MortonWhetstoneFH.com.
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Pam Surber ( Hewitt)
October 29, 2023
Dear Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss.I had some fun times with Shirley.
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