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Shirley DeFrates Obituary
Shirley Maxine
"Mueller" DeFrates
Resident of Santa Clara
7/9/21 - 10/10/10
Lost her long and courageous battle with cancer and went home to live with our Father in Heaven. She passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter and grandson near her. What a joyous reunion for her parents, sisters and brothers to be reunited again. She was the beloved mother of Deborah L Mueller, 49, and James H Mueller Jr, 51, and the most beloved grandmother to Brandon James McMahan, 16. She is survived by her two children, her grandson, a sister, and several generations of nieces and nephews. Shirley was known as "sweet Shirley" and was truly loved and admired by all who met her.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 875 Quince Ave, Santa Clara, Thursday, 10/21. Viewing 4-6, service at 6, with dinner immediately following.
Mom, there is a sadness in our hearts, we love you more than words can say, and we will miss you dearly until that day we meet again.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kerry Sexton
October 9, 2019
Shirley, Debby and I are going to China Delight for your Anniversary tomorrow, we know how much you loved Chinese food we have been celebrating your Anniversary for several years now and Debby and I will continue to do so until we see you in heaven. You are loved and missed by All,I just wish I had a chance to get to know you better, If you see my Mom Beverly Sexton please say hello and introduce yourself you two have a lot in common as I did Marry your Daughter. Happy Anniversary
Sue Martin
December 7, 2010
Shirley, I'm sorry I didn't get to know you better. I am so glad your suffering is over. You were a wonderful person and will be missed!!
November 25, 2010
Mom, please watch over us...we miss you so much with your smile and your words of advice....please know we love you and are thinking about you every day...love you...deb and booboo
Jim Deere
October 20, 2010
Shirley was a wonderful person who will always be special to me. Every day at Ray's Chili she made the whole office light up. What a great friend. Jim Deere Pana, Illinois
October 17, 2010
What an amazing woman and mother Shirley was. I will miss so much all the parties at your home for any occasion just to have a party with chinese food and games! Shirley, Debby, Brandon and Buddy(and Jim Sr) all of you just were so full of love and warmth for everyone, It was clear how much you all loved each other. I will remember Jim Sr and Shirley sitting on the couch talking about the good old times...Deb and Brandon, I know you will miss her so much but remember she is watching you from heaven and smiling that famous smile. Her last birthday party in July was so special, Deb, you are an amazing daughter and Brandon was definitely the light in her life...he is a wonderful young man. We love you,
D&A
October 17, 2010
Shirley always welcomed me into her home and made me feel special. Her beautiful smile always warmed my heart. Now, her smile will light up heaven.
Deb...my thoughts and prayers are with you and Brandon.
Carrie Weiler
October 16, 2010
You were so special in my life and I am so grateful for the time were had together. I have missed you so much and will continue to miss you but God will have a special place for you. Love, Judy
October 16, 2010
You will never know how much I have missed you and will continue to miss you. You were so special to me. God will have a special place for you in Heaven. I am so grateful for the time I had with you while you were here on Earth. God bless you, Judy
October 16, 2010
My favorite aunt. Many happy memories
She was a looker. Ron Walsh
October 16, 2010
My favorite aunt. Many happy memories
She was a looker. Ron
Barbara Guzzie
October 16, 2010
wat a wonderfull aunt she was a great lose and so loved we all miss her so I love you aunt shirley thank God you were n my life my mother loved you so
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