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Alice L. Shirey

1937 - 2017

Alice L. Shirey obituary, 1937-2017, Canton, MO

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

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Arnold's Funeral Home, LLC - Canton

1100 White St.

Canton, Missouri

Alice Shirey Obituary

CANTON, Mo. -- Alice L. Shirey, 80, of Canton, passed away at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton.

A daughter of Lester and Naida Mitts McFarland, she was born Jan. 10, 1937, in rural Williamstown. Alice was united in marriage to Arthur L. Shirey on April 18, 1957, at Canton Christian Church in Canton. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2012.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton and Quincy Cursillo. She worked at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk, Iowa, for more than 20 years. She liked to spend time with her kids and grandkids, antiquing and going to yard sales.

She is survived by her three sons, Dan (Linda) Shirey of Canton, Kevin (Maria) Shirey of Canton and Craig (Candi) Shirey of Talladega, Ala.; eight grandchildren, Kelly Flanagan, Sean Flanagan, Chris (Julie) Flanagan, Seth (Heather) Shirey, Tyler (Kayla) Shirey, Matt (Amanda) Shirey, Craig (Jessica) Shirey Jr. and Courtney (John) Ross; 13 great-grandchildren, Dana Flanagan, Kennedy Flanagan, Abigail Flanagan, Ian Flanagan, Emily French, Brynlie Shirey, Carter Shirey, Oliver Shirey, Owen Shirey, Kelby Shirey, Kasey Shirey, Colin Shirey and Arie Shirey; a sister, Lola McDermott of Canton; two brothers, Bob McFarland of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Ray McFarland of Ferris, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Nancy Penick; and two brothers, Joe McFarland and Jim McFarland.

SERVICES: A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton, with the Rev. Christopher Aubuchon conducting. Inurnment will be in Keokuk National Cemetery at Keokuk.

Honorary grandson pallbearers will be Sean Flanagan, Chris Flanagan, Seth Shirey, Tyler Shirey, Matt Shirey and Craig Shirey Jr.

VISITATION: 9:15 a.m. until the time of services Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Canton.

MEMORIALS: Blessing Dialysis Center.

ARRANGEMENTS: Arnold's Funeral Home in Canton.

WEBSITE: www.arnoldsfuneralhome.net.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.

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

Published by Herald-Whig from Sep. 6 to Sep. 9, 2017.

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JoAnn Evans

September 8, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family of Alice.

Our grandmothers were sisters so I remember Alice from my childhood.

JoAnn (Legg) Evans

September 1, 2017

So sorry for your health. (John 17:3) loss. May good memories provide solace for family and friends during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in perfect

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