Tuesday, November 6, 2012
To Shirley's family and especially her son Wynn----Lillian and I were sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We both remember her as a kind and gracious person who was always the lady. We remember her as well as a quality teacher always devoted to her students. Regarding Wynn, he may remember how he and my son, Chris, used to play basketball, two against one in the elementary gym. Those were fun days.
Shirley was the kindergarten teacher in the Elsberry Elementary School when I went to the community as superintendent in 1971. During the four years that followed, from my observations, it was evident that her students loved her and were willing to work to please her. Lillian taught first grade beside her and like others of her peers loved working with her and held her in the highest regard.
Education will miss her, as will all of her former students and those who worked beside her.
