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HOMER - Shirley Mae Cromwell, 90, of Homer, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at G.A.R. Cemetery in Homer. Pastor Raymie Gordon will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Homer Funeral and Cremation Services, 708 S. Main St., Homer, is handling the arrangements.
Shirley was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Oak Creek, Colo., the daughter of Richard and Ada Gooch Woodard. She married Harold Cromwell on Jan. 18, 1953. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 2008.
Survivors include her sons, Rick (Ann) Cromwell of St. Augustine, Fla., Dave (Laura) Cromwell of Monticello and Gary (Karen) Cromwell of Sidney; 10 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Wilfred Woodard and sister Marilyn Miller.
Shirley was a bookkeeper for Brewer Chevrolet, Fithian Grain and Homer Grain.
She was a member of Homer United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and Homer Historical Society.
Shirley was the best pie maker! She enjoyed attending her kids and grandchildren's ball games, attending Covered Bridge Festival, mushroom hunting and playing Bunko and Bingo. She had a fondness for cats and loved going to garage sales. Shirley loved old TV shows, westerns, and Andy Griffith.
Memorials can be made to Homer Fire Department/Homer Fire and Rescue.
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Nicole
September 18, 2025
I had the pleasure of working with Shirley in Urbana providing therapy services to her. She loved her family so very much and was very proud of her children. I enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor! She had an ornery streak a mile wide! May she rest in peace and my condolences to all of her loved ones.
Tom Tyler
September 18, 2025
Shirley was a dear faithful friend of my mom, Patty Tyler. They attended numeous sports events for me her kids, us and my son from little league thru Senior League and HHS Alumini. Enjoyed talking to her about my parents. She adopted many cats and enjoyed my dogs visiting her. May God bless.
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