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Shirley Elaine Booth

1953 - 2022

Shirley Elaine Booth obituary, 1953-2022, Rock Falls, IL

BORN

1953

DIED

2022

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Sterling, Illinois

Shirley Booth Obituary

Shirley Elaine Booth
Born: October 4, 1953 in Dekalb, Illinois
Died: November 29, 2022 in Rockford, Illinois
Shirley Elaine Booth, 69, of Rock Falls Illinois passed away peacefully on November 29, 2022 with family at her side, after a long battle with multiple
health issues.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Carol Norman, her son, T.J. and her sister, Nancy Lopes. She is survived by her loving and devoted son, Jimmy and her brothers, Randy, Ken and Bob Norman and many
nieces and nephews.
Shirley was born October 4, 1953 in DeKalb, Illinois and raised in Fulton, Illinois where she graduated high school. She was a determined hard worker, fiercely
independent and dedicated to her family. She loved music, especially the Beatles and enjoyed keeping up on all the goings-on with friends and family.
One of the most generous people you could meet, she is someone who as a child went out into the rain to give an umbrella to someone who didn't have one.
Shirley faced many challenges and adversities with unwavering determination and never gave up, even when some suggested she should. Her strong will was wonderful if sometimes exasperating for her parents, siblings and friends to witness. If success is measured by unflinching persistence without regard for prevailing headwinds, there is no better example than Shirley.
You've done well Shirley. We are proud of you!
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sauk Valley News on Dec. 2, 2022.

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Regina VanZuiden

December 8, 2022

Friends forever. Class of 72

Sandy LaShelle Shadle

December 2, 2022

My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley´s family. Sandy Shadle Class of 72.

Colleen Palmer

December 2, 2022

Deepest sympathy to the family. Colleen VH Palmer class of 72

Sandy

December 2, 2022

Thinking of Shirley´s family Fulton High School Class of 1972

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