SHIRLEY A. ENGLISH

by Rita Cox

Shirley Ann English, 74, of Canton, Mo., died June 16, 2015 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Shirley was born August 13, 1940, a daughter of David and Edna McIntosh Phillips.She was married to Lloyd English who preceded her in death.

Shirley spent most of her life as a housewife and babysitting for her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed making potholders for family and friends and was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She absolutely loved being with her children, her grandkids, siblings, and nieces and nephews.

Survivors include two sons, Doug (Michelle) English of Kahoka, MO and Elvis English (Amber Neff), of Williamstown, MO; seven grandchildren: Jared and Dylan English, and Abigail English (Nate Moore), all of Kahoka; Lyden, Matthew and Nevaeh English all of LaHarpe, IL and Aaden McDowell of Williamstown, MO; one step-granddaughter, Mariah Berry of Tyler, TX; one great-grandson, Elliott Moore of Kahoka, MO; eleven brothers and sisters: Mary Jane Page of Montrose, IA, Marilyn Garrels of Birmingham, IA, Linda (Mrs. Dan) Shirey of Canton, MO, Vickie (Mrs. Jerry) Lair of Williamstown, MO, Angie (Mrs. Rock) Schaller of Canton, MO, Yvonne (Larry) Dudgeon of Centralia, MO, David (Lora) Phillips, Jr. of Williamstown, MO, Carmon Lindsey of Canton, MO, Pam (Mrs. Randall) Briscoe of Williamstown, MO, Steve (Stephanie) Phillips of Canton, MO and Gretchen Phillips of Kahoka, MO; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Wayne Jake Murphy, Oral Butch Murphy and Rocky J. Phillips; two sisters, Donna Nelson and Robin Moffitt; a step-son, Bobby English; and a step-daughter, Peggy Humphrey.

Funeral services were held June 20, 2015 at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Pastor Wesley Davis officiating. Special music was Precious Lord, Take My Hand, Flawless, How Great Thou Art and Blue Suede Shoes. Honorary pallbearers were David Phillips, Jr., Steve Phillips, Randall Briscoe, Danny Shirey and Dylan English. Pallbearers were Jared English, Elvis English, Nate Phillips, David Phillips, Wayne Murphy and Rock Schaller.

Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, rural Williamstown, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the Liberty Cemetery

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfuneralservice.com