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Shirley Sutton Obituary
Shirley Ann Sutton
Feb. 26, 1957 - Sept. 16, 2020
DECATUR - Shirley Ann Sutton, 63 of Decatur, IL, died peacefully at home, Wednesday September 16, 2020. Shirley was born February 26, 1957 in Decatur, IL to Joe and Delores (Blankenship) Allen. She graduated from MacArthur High School in 1975. Shirley worked at ADM for 20 years and retired in 2017.
Shirley loved life. She was truly one of a kind and made everyone feel special in her presence. Shirley enjoyed being outside, collecting rocks, social gatherings, experiencing new adventures, and spoiling her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Jeremy (Jessica) Sutton of Oronoco, MN and her daughter, Rachel (Greg) Scholes of Pena, IL; six grandchildren: Jordyn Sutton , Justin Sutton, Jamison Sutton, Jeffrey Scoles, Jacob Scoles & Sophie Scoles. She is preceded in death by her father and one sister.
At Shirley's request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Season Hospice of Rochester, MN.
Condolences may be sent to Jeremy Sutton or Rachel Scoles.
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Betty Wheatley
September 24, 2021
I still remember a WONDERFUL family who took such very good care of Shirley. She had a lot to be proud of ---! (First friend at her new church)
Betty Wheatley
October 10, 2020
She was a joy and her son and family did a wonderful job taking care of her!
Jim Frieden
October 9, 2020
My desk used to be near the break area that Shirley used at ADM.
She always asked about my daughter when she saw me. She was fun to talk to.
So sorry for your loss,
Jim Frieden
Betty Wheatley
September 30, 2020
A delight to get to know through attending the First Congregational Church. My sympathy to her sweet mother.
Sandy Harmison
September 30, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a dear. I will miss her at church.
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