Harrisburg, IL. – Shirley Rae Anderson, 61, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
Shirley was born in Carmi, Illinois on December 8, 1958 to the late Lewis Ray Jordan and Wanda Gene Smith.
She was a member of World Harvest Christian Center in Carmi, Illinois. She loved being a grandma and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lee Anderson; parents, Lewis Ray and Jeanine Jordan; Wanda and Mike Smith; brother, Billy Garner; sister, Mary Davis.
Shirley is survived by her son, Jason Jordan; grandchildren, Keynon Jordan, Brandon Jordan, Katelyn Jordan, Brailei Jordan, Mason Jordan; siblings, Towana Wilkerson (Jim); Lowell Jordan (Leasa); Teresa Woodrow (Dennis); Linda Thibodaux (Mickey); Pam Steiner (Jeff); Donna and (ElRoy, Bubba, Boehm Jr).
Per Shirley’s request, she will be cremated and laid to rest at Centerville Cemetery at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Joan & Gary Colclasure says
Shirley you will definitely be missed by so many. You were always a kind, loving person. You are now pain free and in the arms of our Lord.
Lottie Bolerjack Lindsey says
I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Shirley and Mary.
Donna Boehm says
I love you sissy
Jeanie hunsinger says
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss she was a good woman and will be severely missed the good Lord has another angel with AI mean keep your heads up
Jennifer Rumsey says
Prayers to her family!!🙏🙏
Albert Pollard says
So sorry to hear about Shirley passing, prayers to the family.. Heaven has received a wonderful Angel. Grew up around her, her sisters and brother. Fine people and we had loads of fun throughout the years. she will be missed by the many people that knew her.
Valeria Rost says
So sorry to hear about Shirley I remember a lot of fun times that we had when we were younger. She was always happy and so much fun. Rest in peace Shirley you will be missed by many.
KEITH HOLLAND says
I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.SHE WAS LIKE A SISTER TO ME AND I WILL MISS HER DEARLY.REST SIS TILL WE MEAT AGAIN.GOD BLESS.YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS NOW AND PAIN FREE IN PARADISE.PLEASE GOD LAY YOUR HANDS ON THIS FAMILY AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW..AMAN.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
KEITH HOLLAND says
KEITH HOLLAND says
July 28, 2020 at 5:45 am
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I AM SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.SHE WAS LIKE A SISTER TO ME AND I WILL MISS HER DEARLY.REST SIS TILL WE MEAT AGAIN.GOD BLESS.YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS NOW AND PAIN FREE IN PARADISE.PLEASE GOD LAY YOUR HANDS ON THIS FAMILY AND GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW..AMAN.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Sarah Puntney says
Prayers, I believe now Mary left us early to pave the way for Shirley. You will all be missed but in a much better place, no more sickness. Love to you
Brandon Lee Jordan says
It’s far too late to say anything, but I just want to put this out there.
Shirley, my grandmother, was a great woman. She was a hard worker who helped raise me, my brother, and even my sister. I should’ve spent my time with her better, I could have been kinder. If I could go back, I would, as I’m sure many others would.
There is so much I wish to say to her, to congratulate her for. I know I couldn’t have made it without her, even if we did drive each other crazy. It was a long, and at many times stressful run, one which she didn’t deserve. I loved to spend time at the end of the day going into her room and just chilling out, talking about things. Often complaining, selfish and shortsighted as it was. I can only hope that she can be at peace beyond this dying world.
I wish to say this, I’m ashamed of myself for not seeing her in her final moments, or even going to her funeral. I couldn’t bring myself to go. I’m sorry.
Let it be known that Shirley was an excellent woman. She worked hard in a factory. She fought valiantly against cancer, she deserved so much more respect. She is grandmother I can definitely be proud of. I feel there couldn’t have been enough said in her obituary to describe how well she did despite the circumstances. It wasn’t easy for her, I know that now better than ever.
One day I will visit your resting place, you and grandpa. Aunt Mary too. Just wait for me, I love you, and I’ll always miss you.
Goodbye.