Shirley M. Jones, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison.
Shirley was born October 6, 1936, in Geneseo, IL, to Anthony and Bernadine (David) Large. She attended Geneseo and Sheffield schools and graduated from Morrison High School in 1954. She married Keith Jones in November 1979. He passed away April 14, 2020. Shirley was employed at General Electric in Morrison for 32 years. She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church, GEM Club, and Red Hat Society in Yuma, AZ. Shirley enjoyed camping, winters in Yuma, and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Venhuizen of Morrison; stepsons, Jack (Pam) Jones of Morrison, and Joel (Gina) Jones of Rock Falls, IL; daughter-in-law, Jan Cady of Morrison; six grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Venhuizen, Monica (Joe) Tolliver, Louie (Missy) Cady, Ginger (Pete) Holesinger, Charlie (Karen) Cady, and Dustin (Kayla) Jones; 15 great-grandchildren, Jake Venhuizen, Cora, Patrick and Emma Tolliver, Hadley and Ryan Cady, William, Isla and Luke Holesinger, Cooper and Dylan Cady, Gabe, Miles, Emberly, and Lyla Jones; sisters-in-law, Julie (Dave) Jennings, Alice Jones, and Rita (Ken) Wolf; brother-in-law, Dale (Julie) Jones; special friends, Barb and Jim Ottens.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; son, Mike Cady; son-in-law, Rick Venhuizen; sister and brother-in-law, Marvin and Mary Ann Wiebenga; brother-in-law, Gary Jones.
A private family Memorial Service with Interment at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, will be held.
There will be no Visitation.
Per Shirley’s wishes, Cremation rites have been accorded.
The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established to Shriners Children’s Hospital.