SHIRLENE IVONNE MOTSINGER

Shirlene Ivonne Motsinger departed this life on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the age of seventy-three in Kansas City, Missouri. Shirlene was born in Gentry County, Missouri on December 27, 1937. Shirlene at an early age became a member of the Gentry Christian Church. She graduated in 1955 from Albany High School. Shirlene began her career with the Old American Insurance Company in Albany, Missouri. She proved herself to be meticulous which, combined with her excellent work ethic, enabled Shirlene to hold increasingly responsible positions. These attributes as well as her indefatigable spirit provided the impetus for her to seek new employment opportunities in Kansas City, where she resided from 1967 until the time of her death. Shirlene was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Motsinger and Neva Meyers-Motsinger of Grant City, Missouri; brother-in-law, Garnet "Wes" Bunker; niece, Ronda Bunker-Cavin; and her companion of many years, Jere Wilson. Shirlene is survived by her sister, Shirley Bunker of Kansas City, Missouri; nephews, Terry Bunker of Kansas City, Missouri, and Larry Bunker of Gentry, Missouri; great-nieces, Jessica Brown of Grant City, Missouri, Jennifer Cook of Barnes City, Iowa, Julianne Crawford of Kansas City, Missouri, and Jacquelyn Crawford of Stanberry, Missouri; great- nephews, John Cavin of Kansas City, Missouri, and Jarett Cook of Ames, Iowa; great, great-nieces, EmiLee and Elizabeth Brown of Grant City, Missouri, and Zoey Crawford of Kansas City, Missouri; great, great-nephew, Wesley Brown of Grant City, Missouri; as well as many other relatives and friends. Shirlene was passionately devoted to the care and welfare of her family and friends. She gave unhesitatingly of herself in the preparation of family events and steadfastly afforded comfort to family and friends, alike, in times of need. Her poetry and wit, the highlight of any joyous occasion with family and friends, will intensely be missed. Shirlene was a staunch advocate for, and an active promoter of, justice and peace. Memorial services are pending and will be announced at a later time.