Linda C. Shirey

Linda C. Shirey obituary

Linda C. Shirey

Linda Shirey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home - Bourbon on Jul. 31, 2025.

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Linda C. Shirey, 73, of Bourbon, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in her home with her family by her side.

Linda was born on October 20, 1951 to Howard "Bill" and Lois (Thomas) Feldman in Warsaw, IN. She graduated from Triton High School in 1970. She married Glenn Steven Shirey on April 10, 1999 and he survives. She worked for Warsaw High School in the media center until her retirement. She belonged to the Country Church in Bourbon, IN. She enjoyed bird watching, flowers, spending time with her best friend, Marsha Kilgore, and she loved her family unconditionally.

Linda is survived by her husband, Glenn Steven Shirey; her daughter, Tana (Mike) Johnson of Bourbon, IN; her son, Matt (Becky) Westafer of Bourbon, IN; her stepdaughter, Jaime (Brandan) Costilow; her stepsons: Brandon (Serena) Shirey of Cape Coral, FL; Ryan (Jamalee) Shirey of Warsaw, IN; her brothers: Steven (Donna) Feldman of Bourbon, IN; Russell (Audrey) Feldman of Bourbon, IN; her sister-in-law, Suzy Klinefelter; her grandchildren: Michael Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO; Lindsey Johnson (Ray Hamblin) of Bourbon, IN; Spencer Johnson of Bourbon, IN; Isaac (Sam) Wall of Osh Kosh, WI; Allie Westafer of Bourbon, IN; Mikala Shirey of Muncie, IN; Madison Shirey of Fort Wayne, IN; Kendall Shirey of Cape Coral, FL; her 3 great-grandchildren and one more on the way.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lois Feldman.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN).

A memorial service will follow at 5:00 p.m.

Memorial donations in Linda's honor may be made to Traditions Health Hospice (3555 Park Place W. Suite 100, Mishawaka, IN 46545).

Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Homes wishes to extend our deepest condolences to the Shirey family and are honored to be providing our services in celebrating the life of Linda. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.

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