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Shirley Mathis Obituary
78, of Chandler passed away on March 7, 2011. A Phoenix native, she was preceded in death by Fred, her husband of 57 years, parents Nellie and William Wesley Lewis, and sister Janice Armour. Shirley attended North High School in Phoenix. Shirley is survived by her children Fred, Cathy O'Neill, Cindy Coco and Sheri Canales, her sister Jean Neeley, and brothers AJ and Bob Lewis. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grand children and two great-great-grandchildren (so far). Services will be conducted Friday, 11 March, 2011, 2:00 PM, at Bueler Chandler Mortuary & Chapel, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler. Her final resting place will be near her husband, Fred, among the mountains and natural beauty of Northern Arizona, where they spent many summers camping with their family and friends.
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Kelly Polk
March 17, 2011
I will miss you and I will always love you Grandma.
Love,
Kelly
Cathy O'Neill
March 16, 2011
Mom, I will miss our long talks and all of your support and wisdom. You were a wonderful mother, and a great friend. Love, Cathy
Sheri Canales
March 15, 2011
Mom I will miss you very much and our talks to each other we did everyday, but I know you are very happy now that you are with Dad!
March 13, 2011
Oh, Sheri and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we are thinking of you.
~ Gina and Darren McElroy, Tucson, AZ
Sandi Harrington
March 11, 2011
Dearest Sherry!
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Though we never met her, we have to know she was special to have given us you!
Chip joins me in love to you, Arnold and all your family!
Betty Crow
March 11, 2011
Shirley was my very favorite "Sister-in-Love" for many years. May she rest in peace in the arms of her Lord and beside her dear husband, Fred.
Jean Neeley
March 11, 2011
Goodbye to my baby sister and I will miss you every day
Fred Mathis
March 10, 2011
Our Mom is once again with our Dad.
linda Hendel
March 10, 2011
She was one of my most favorite Aunts. I will miss her.
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