St. Charles, Missouri
Virginia Coates Shackelford, St. Peters, MO., born Oct 1, 1933 to Jordan & Lucile Coates on a farm in South of Meadville, MO. Married James Noble Shackelford on Aug 29, 1955. Received Bachelor of Science degree from Truman University in 1958, Masters from Webster University in 1972. She taught school in Parkway District for 22 years. Survived by husband James Noble Shackelford, of St. Peters, MO; 2 daughters Sondra (John) Anderson, Streator, IL and Beth (Vern) Wireman of St. Peters, MO. Also surviving are 3 grandsons Jordan, Anderson, Connor (Jyl) Anderson and Brett Anderson, 2 step-grandchildren Courtney (Jason) Tanner and Derik (Genna) Holcomb, 5 step-great-grandchildren, cousins and many friends.
Virginia and Jim were married for 57 years. They enjoyed traveling together and attending many Muni Broadway shows. She enjoyed spending time with her family and mission work. A memorial stone will be placed in Meadville, MO at later date.
Services: Funeral service at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 1151 Tom Ginnever Ave, O'Fallon, MO 63366, Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone UMC. Visitation at church 10:00 a.m. until service time. A service of the Schrader Funeral Home. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Beth, Sondra & Mr Shackelford,
May the comfort of your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Mrs Schackelford was such a warm, caring and kind Mom. She brought me home many times from band practice in our early elementary/middle school years. She always had a kind word and a laugh to brighten our day. She was so full of joy-my deepest sympathy to all.
Lynn Andrews
April 08, 2013 | St Peters, MO
Virginia and Jim were always a fun couple when attending Parkway School Distric social functions. We enjoyed those times with Virginia.
Bill Byrd
April 05, 2013 | Wildwood, MO
April 3, 2013
Virginia was a lifetime friend of mine starting in High School days in Meadville. I will miss hearing her sweet voice on the phone. My sincere sympathy goes to Jim and all the family
Phyllis Turner - Culpeper, Virginia
April 03, 2013
Aunt Virginia will be in our thoughts and prayers forever and our deapest condolences go out to Uncle Jim and the rest of the family. Love Always RC (Ray Charles), Tobie, Hailee, and Matthew Shackelford
Ray C Shackelford
April 03, 2013 | Bennington, NE
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
B.J. and Brenda Schulte
April 03, 2013 | Belleville, IL
Miss Virginia as we called her was our fourth grade teacher and what a great teacher she was. She always had a smile on her face,she was so loving and her kindness was wonderful. Sorry for your loss
Linda Duncan
April 03, 2013 | Chillicothe, MO
Miss Virginia was my 4th grade teacher and she was wonderful. It was her first year of teaching and she was a breath of fresh air and kindness to her little students. We all loved her and still do. We are so sorry for her family and for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Anna Tracy-Stone
April 03, 2013 | Meadville, MO
Please accept my condolences. Virginia was a wonderful person who could light up a room just by walking into it and beaming her smile. We were neighborhood moms together in the sixties, sharing day to day experiences. It was such a joy to have her as a friend. I shall never forget her loving and giving heart, her gracious spirit, and her infectious laugh. I pray that her family is comforted by the memories you share of a very special woman. Barbara Brown, Manchester, MO
April 02, 2013
Sending God's blessings in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Brassfield
April 02, 2013 | Streator, IL