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BORN
1951
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2011
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Shirley Pedigo Obituary
She was born March 1, 1951, in Hannibal, Mo., the daughter of Wesley and Grace Willey Fuqua.
She is survived by her mother of Barry; three children, Clinton Pedigo of Macomb, Sarah Sorrill (husband, Shane) of Morrisonville and SSG Lucas Pedigo (wife, Mendie) of Fort Campbell, Ky., currently serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan; six grandchildren; two brothers, John Fuqua (wife, Marcalee) of Weston, Idaho, and Richard Fuqua (wife, Anne) of Liberty; a sister, Barbra Fuqua of Barry; and several nieces and nephews.
A 1969 graduate of Barry High School, Shirley was a homemaker, an active volunteer with Boy and Girl Scouting and an avid bowler. She was a member of the Morgan County Garden Club, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, and a former president of the Tuesday Night League at the Bowl Inn. She had a great love of dogs especially her companions, Lucy and Jasmine.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville with the Rev. Robert McKelvey officiating. There will be no visitation. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to Alexander Volunteer Fire Department or Morgan County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Pedigo
Ellie (Kemper) Pickle
May 7, 2011
Although it's been a long time since I've seen you, please know how much our family thought of yours and the times spent together. Aunt Pam and Aunt Betty considered your mother a great friend and have so many great memories. I wish you strength and peace during this difficult time. Sincerely, Ellie (Kemper) Pickle
Lisa Fuqua
May 6, 2011
You will be missed Aunt Shirley <3
Stacy English
May 6, 2011
Sarah and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a wonderful woman and a devoted mother. She will be greatly missed. I can only imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family, but I believe that she is always close by you.
Deborah Hogan
May 5, 2011
Dear Clinton and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all as you grieve and heal.
May 5, 2011
Clinton, Sarah, and Lucas,
So sorry to hear of you mom's accident and passing. Tom and I were remembering some old childhood memories about all of you and your family and what fun we used to have. Your mom will be missed by many. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Betty (Walden) Edwards
Jenny Stremlau Geirnaeirt
May 5, 2011
Sarah, Clint and Lucas,
I am sorry sorry about the loss of your mother. I think back to when we were kids and you all lived next door to Sally and Travis. She was always so wonderful to all of us. Then, all those years of bowling with her at the Bowl Inn. She was truly a wonderful women. Nothing made her prouder than talking about all of you and your children. She will be missed by all.
Kristin Wagner
May 5, 2011
Sarah,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Darcy Eldred-Smith
May 5, 2011
Sarah, Lucas and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Meredith Koerper
May 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family! I'm an old friend of her neice Lisa and her Sister Barbra. May your whole family find comfort and surround yourself with love. Peace - Meredith Koerper
Tori Burtton
May 5, 2011
I am so sorry about Shirley, I didn't know her very well but what I do know was that she was an awesome person. My heart goes out to the whole family in your time of loss. My prayers are with you!
May 4, 2011
Sarah and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I cant even imagine what you and your loved ones are going thru. You are in our prayers everyday. Turn to the Lord in your time of sorrow to help you day by day. God Bless to all of you.
Jennifer and Chris Sides
Dawn Gutmann
May 4, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kat Parker
May 4, 2011
Sarah, Clinton & Lucas,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. You are forefront in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be there.
Stephanie Nash Krempasky
May 4, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I remember you all when you were kids and you all would visit Fred and Linda Gillis in White Hall. I also bowled with Shirley for several years. May God comfort you in this time of grief.
Roger & Penny Ore
May 4, 2011
Clinton, Lucas, Sarah, and each of your families,
Deepest sympathy at your mother's death.
Gail Ayers
May 4, 2011
Sarah, Clinton and Lucas
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She and I played Pinochle for years and had such a great time. She was such a great gal. Remember she loved you always.
May 4, 2011
Clinton, Sarah and Lucas
So sorry for your loss. I know the pain of loosing a mother, Shirley was a neat lady, I always enjoyed visiting with her at gatherings for the twins. Her hugs were the best! Remember the good times and know that she is in a place with no pain, no saddness and lots of peace and happiness, she would want you to also have peace and happiness. Maybe she is visiting with my Mom!
Tammy Day
Lisa Reed
May 4, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you and yours for the lossof your mother. She will be greatly missed by all. May God be with you through this time of need. Your in our prayers!! from (Reed Tax & Accounting Staff and family)
Margaret Burgener
May 4, 2011
Sarah,
Sorry to hear about the loss of you mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 3, 2011
Sarah,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. We are praying for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Joyce and Mike Evans
Jeanette Martin
May 3, 2011
Dear Sarah and Clinton
So very sorry, I know this is a hard time for you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. It was an honor to be Shirley's friend and for all the tears, laughter, long talks and time we spent together I will remember her dearly forever.
Jane and Randy Scott
May 3, 2011
Lucas, we are so very sorry to read about the death of your mother. You have remained in our hearts and prayers. We recently moved from Jacksonville to Carlinville. Blessings, Randy and Jane Scott
May 3, 2011
Sarah and your family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. May God be with you all during this time. Know she is always with you.
Melanie Overend
Patty Prather
May 3, 2011
Clint, Sarah and Lucas - So sorry to hear about your mom. We had lots of good times together. Your in our prayers
Cindy Suiter
May 3, 2011
It is very sad to lose such a good friend. Shirley will be missed by all who knew and bowled with her. Please accept my deapest sympathy to her family.
Cindy Suiter
May 3, 2011
Clinton, Sarah, and Lucas,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. We have a lot of great family memories. Dinners together and fun trips to stay at the river. You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Pam Fanning
Gay Wilhour
May 3, 2011
Sarah, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much you loved your mother and I hope you keep remembering the good times you shared together. Sincerely, Gay Wilhour
George & Frankie Maley
May 3, 2011
It has been some time since we lived in Jacksonville, but we think of your family often. Your mother was a lovely woman who always had such a welcoming home. We know how greatly she will be missed.
Sincerely,
George & Frankie Maley
Grady Rahe
May 3, 2011
Shirley was an absolutely wonderful women. She treated my daughter as if she were her own granddaughter. She cut my daughters hair and was the only person who could do it right. Alex will miss her "DO DO". Shirley was also my mom's best friend. She was there when she needed her and Mom was there for her. I feel for the family and will miss her forever.
Jessica Brannan
May 3, 2011
Sarah- I am so sorry to read and hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your brothers and your families.
God Bless,
May 3, 2011
SHIRLEY AND I SHARED SOME WONDERFUL MEMORIES TOGETHER FROM THE BIRTH OF OUR CHILDREN TO FAMILY OUTINGS. SARAH, CLINTON AND LUCAS I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
DARLA STAMBAUGH
Gina Beeley-Caban
May 3, 2011
Clint, Sarah, and Lucas - I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Keep your memories of her close and know she was a wonderful person.
Paul Millburg
May 3, 2011
Sarah and siblings...
I am very sorry for your loss... My thoughts and prayers to you and yours... Keep your heads up and a happy memory in your thoughts.
Jane Hutton
May 3, 2011
Sarah, I am so sorry.
shanna bartmann
May 3, 2011
Shirley will be dearly missed she was a fabulous woman...may God bless her and her family...
Darcy Adams
May 2, 2011
My strongest memories of Shirley were the days she cut my hair when I was a little girl. When I think of her, she always had a smile on her face. Luckily, from what I can remember, she was patient with me and my ever-moving, squirmy body or my hair may be thinner than it already is.
Shirley will be missed by many, but I seem to feel more peace knowing she is no longer experiencing pain. When moments get a little rough in the coming days and months, remember the wonderful times shared with her and she will forever live in your hearts!
Miranda Visser
May 2, 2011
Sarah, and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I'm praying that God will give you peace at this time. Love always,
Deborah Freesen
May 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 2, 2011
To Shirley's Family,
Please accept our condolences on your mother's death. We were so sorry to learn of her accident and death. We have many fond memories of her when we all attended Grace Church together.
Please know we continue to pray for you all. Our church, Lincoln Avenue Baptist, is also praying for you.
Sincerely,
Fred & Sue Walker
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