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Shirley Bradshaw Obituary
She was born Nov. 1, 1928, on the family farm in Warren County, the daughter of Arlien and Lena Byram Meadows. She married W. Dean Bradshaw on Sept. 18, 1947.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 67 years, Dean; one son, Terry (Jane) Bradshaw of Galesburg; one daughter, Peggy (Bob Weber) Bradshaw of Abingdon; seven grandchildren, Bobby Dean Chase, Barry (Jessica) Bradshaw, Lori (George) Enderlin, Julie (Mark) Trulson, Sarah (Eric) Shaw, Kevin Chase and Roger Chase; 17 great-grandchildren: and a sister-in-law, Beulah Meadows of rural Berwick.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Karen Chase; and three brothers, Bob, Raymond and Delwyn.
Shirley graduated from Abingdon High School in 1946 and later attended Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was a homemaker and was a past volunteer at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She had served as justice of the peace in St. Augustine, managed the former Wagon Wheel Motel near St. Augustine, and was a secretary at the former Gale Products in Galesburg. She lived most of her life in the Abingdon area and had also lived in the Buffalo, Missouri, area. She was a member of Christian Church in Abingdon. Her hobbies included china painting, crocheting, bird watching, collecting rocks, planting flowers and taking care of the garden. She truly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at Christian Church in Abingdon. Rev. Darryl McDaniel will officiate. Private burial will be in the Meridian Cemetery, rural Berwick, following the funeral luncheon. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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October 20, 2014
""So sorry to hear that Shirley has passed. We just got back from trip to Colorado, so we missed coming back for the funeral. Your Mom was a very special person, full of life!! I can picture her with my Mom standing there waiting for her!! Mom saying ""We have a lot of catching up to do!!!!
Kimberly Batson-Robinson
October 20, 2014
Praying you will find comfort in the many treasured memories of Shirley. There are not enough words to describe what a kind loving soul she was.
Jim and Jeanine Ortery
October 20, 2014
Thinking of you during this sad time. Shirley was a special person and will be missed by many
Marilyn Ruhl Jordan
October 19, 2014
Precious are the memories of dear Shirley. My family lived one and one-half miles south of the Meadows farm. Shirley and I attended Pretty Prairie School together and shared the same birthday. I shall never forget her sweet spirit although we had very little contact after the early '40s. Our prayers are with the entire family.
October 19, 2014
We were sorry to learn of the death of Shirley. Special condoleses to Julie Trulson and Bobby Chase. Shirley used to come to our house to pick up Cole when I was babysitting him. She was such a nice lady. It was a pleasure to have known her.
Karen and Dave Tabb.
October 18, 2014
Our sincere condolences Ray &Jeannine Klossing.
Larry and Kay Burris
October 18, 2014
Peggy and family....so sorry to learn of your mother's death. She was always so friendly and always smiling. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Peggy....take care of yourself too. Love always
Pam Kepple
October 18, 2014
My heart breaks for Peggy and family. She was loved by so many and will be missed. Love to all.
October 18, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to all family members. I have had the privilege of knowing Dean & Shirley my whole life, since they are family. Rest in piece Shirley, Bev Webster-Eddington
Melissa Hunt
October 18, 2014
Prayers go out to this entire family during this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Dare family
October 18, 2014
Thinkin of you and your family. Got to know Shirley at the care center. She always had a nice word to say. She will be greatly missed.
Robin (White) Evans
October 18, 2014
Dean and family, My sincere condolences and prayers at this time..Susie White-Evans, daughter of Bud White.
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