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Shirley Rightnour Obituary

SHIRLEY ANN RIGHTNOUR FEB 18, 1943 - OCT 12, 2010 Shirley Ann Creekmore Rightnour passed away on October 12, 2010 in Modesto, CA. surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born February 18, 1943 in Merced, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than forty years Leroy Creekmore and Mother Iva Asuncion. She is Survived by her husband Clarence Rightnour of Modesto, Children, Donna Lyon of Ceres, Tina Rightnour of Ripon, Michael Creekmore of Eufaulia, OK, Mary Smith ofDeclo, ID, Ronnie Creekmore of Ceres, Lonnie Creekmore of Modesto. Stepchildren, Randy Rightnour of Salida, Dana Rightnour of Empire, Pamela Snow of Ceres, Rodney Rightnour of Ripon, Garry Rightnour of Riverbank, Brenda Thomas of Salinas. Sisters, Alice Howton of Yuba City, Arlene Edwards of Yuba City, Anita Moodey of Oroville, Marianne Saldana of Yuba City, Marsha Ley of Elk Grove. Brothers, Tom Rafanan of Napa, Marcelo Asuncion Jr. of Yuba City. 31 Grandchildren and 40 Great Grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday the 17th from 2 to 5 PM. Service on Monday the 18th at 2:00 PM, both to be held at Lakewood Funeral Home. Guest book available to sign at www.lakewoodhughson.com. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Oct. 15, 2010.

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October 20, 2010

WE WOULD JUST LIKE TO TELL THE FAMILY THAT WE WILL TRULY MISS SHIRLEY, SHE WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW.
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October 16, 2010

Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Shirley Rightnour. She was a very sweet, gentle, loving, and forgiving person. It was a privilege to reconnect with Shirley, and to get to know her and Clarence better during my mom's recent battle with cancer. Much Love,
Arlene and Jim Edwards (and the rest of our extended family

October 16, 2010

I HAVE HAD THE GREAT PLEASURE OF HAVING THIS BEAUTIFUL LOVING WOMAN AS A FAMILY MEMBER FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS. SHE IS LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. WE LOVE YOU GRANDMA, LOVE LIZZIE

Nicole Cummings

October 15, 2010

Thank you Shirley for all the kindness you have shown our family! I am very thankful for all the happiness you brought Papa! You really did take good care of him!! Thank you Creekmore Family for sharing your mom and grandma with us for the last eight years! I am so glad you were able to be part of our huge and happy family! I am happy to be part of the "31"!

Jim & Gayle Bryan

October 15, 2010

We had the opportunity to know Sister Shirley for some time.
Know she loved the Lord and today she is home ever in his presents.
God Bless Family and Friend
Jim and Gayle Bryan

Lakewood Funeral Home

October 14, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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