Shirley M. Holcomb
Shirley M. Holcomb
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Shirley Holcomb Obituary
She was born to the late Alfred and Elda (nee Fraembs) Weaver on January 3, 1937 in Steeleville, Illinois.
Shirley married Lester Holcomb on September 11, 1957 in Murphysboro, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2005.
She had cleaned for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 32 years.
Shirley was a member of First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Chester, Illinois. She enjoyed watching soap operas and game shows, doing word searches and gardening. Shirley loved to spend time with her family.
Survivors:
1 Son:
Orville (Donna) Holcomb Perryville, MO
1 Grandchild:
Jamie Holcomb
1 Great-Grandchild:
Dawson Miller
2 Nieces:
Robin Weaver Chester, IL
Anna Weaver Chester, IL
1 Great Niece:
Niki McConnell Ziegler, IL
2 Great Nephews:
Michael Jausel Andover, KS
Scot Jausel Pinkneyville, IL
Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 4 Brothers – Elroy, Ambrose, Charles and Donald, and 2 Sisters – Alvina and Dorothy
Funeral Service:
11:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2024
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Officiating:
Dr. Mike Fogerson
Interment:
New Palestine Cemetery
Walsh, Illinois
Visitation:
Thursday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois
Memorials:
Vitas Hospice
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839 Lehmen Dr, Chester, IL 62233
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