Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Obituary -- Shirley Stevenson 1933-2022

Shirley L. Stevenson, 89 of Burlington (IA) died Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center.

Born February 25, 1933 in Hopkins, MO she was the daughter of Dale and Doris Wilson Owens. She married Robert M. Stevenson on December 13, 1953 in Hopkins, MO. He died June 24, 1978.

Over the years Shirley worked for Gray’s Insurance in Missouri, the Auditor’s office at the Des Moines County Courthouse and for Martha Brown Clothing, Ltd.

Shirley attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Burlington and was a past president of the Ruth Circle. She was involved with the VFW in the 1970’s and she enjoyed spending time with her family in Northwest Missouri every 4th of July.

Survivors include two daughters Karen Stevenson and Linda Hanger of Burlington; one son Kirby Stevenson of Moline, IL; three grandchildren Ashley Johnson of Sioux City, SD, Carlee Swanson of Blandinsville, IL and Bryce Hanger of Raritan, IL; six great grandchildren Carson, Kinsley, Kendall Julissa, Daniel and Jenna; sister Betty (Weldon) Dowden of Bartlesville, OK and brother Terry (Melodee) Owens of Hopkins, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three brothers Donald Owens, Wayne Owens, and Larry Dale Owens.

Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and entrusted to Lunning Chapel.

There will be a graveside service at 1 pm Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Memorial Gardens in Maryville, MO.


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