Shirley Vincent

Shirley Ann Vincent, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Moore-Few Care Center, in Nevada, MO. Shirley was born on January 24, 1937, in Walker, KS, to Herman Klotz, Sr. and Bessie (Barrett) Klotz. She married Joe Stanley Vincent on May 24, 1953, in Nevada, MO. Joe preceded her in death on February 19, 2017.
Shirley grew up in Kansas and came to Nevada with her family at age 14. She graduated from Nevada High School with the Class of 1954. Shirley worked in the Vernon County Clerk's office for a number of years. She also worked at Boatman's Bank and later at the Bank of America.
Shirley was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was also active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Nevada Eagles Lodge and was a former member of the American Quarter Horse Association.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; a daughter, Sherrial Mae Skillman in 2015; and siblings, Junior Klotz, Joyce Gundy, Anna Lee Bloesser, and Fern Dolezal.
Shirley is survived by a son, Wesley Vincent (Wynona), Jefferson City, MO; grandchildren, Christopher Vincent (Stacy), Springfield, MO, and Melissa Vincent (husband, Mike Zimny), Buckeye, AZ; grandchildren, Cole, Brynnley, Hayes, Caden, Brock, and Brody; siblings, Marjorie Johnson (Walter), Nevada, MO, Marvin Klotz (Linda), Nevada, MO, Morris Klotz (Betty), Nevada, MO, and Albert Klotz (Mary), Webb City, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Ferry Funeral Home, with Pastor Nicki McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Nevada Animal Shelter in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
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