Alice Shirley

ALICE SHIRLEY Alice Lorine Shirley, 75, passed away Feb. 14, 2010, in her Henderson home with her family by her side. She was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Wellston, Okla., and has resided in Nevada since 1959. Her parents, Adolphus C. Fent and Minnie L. Fent are deceased. Alice was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a loyal friend. Alice was involved in numerous activities, Mary Kay Cosmetic Sales and consulting for over 20 years, chairman of the Nevada Junior Miss Program for several years, Eve Lynn Modeling Agency, past president of the University of Nevada Reno Faculty Wives Club, Sears sales, security and charm school instructor and a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital, Reno. She is survived by her husband, of 52 years, Jack H. Shirley; two sons, Larry A. Shirley and Ronald S. Shirley; a daughter, Sharon A. Shirley; two grandchildren, Steven J. Shirley and Melissa A. Shirley Rosner; three great-granddaughters; sister, Wanda Pruitt; and four brothers, Eugene, Bill, Raymond and Earnest Fent, all Oklahoma residents. Two memorial services are planned -- one in Henderson and one in Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.