Shirley M. Holcomb

SHIRLEY M. HOLCOMB, 87, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:40 pm, Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Alfred and Elda (nee Fraembs) Weaver on January 3, 1937 in Steeleville, Illinois.

Shirley married Lester Holcomb on September 11, 1957 in Murphysboro, Illinois; he preceded her in death on March 13, 2005.

She had cleaned for Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation for 32 years.

Shirley was a member of First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Chester, Illinois. She enjoyed watching soap operas and game shows, doing word searches and gardening. Shirley loved to spend time with her family.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Orville (Donna) Holcomb Perryville, MO

1 Grandchild:

Jamie Holcomb

1 Great-Grandchild:

Dawson Miller

2 Nieces:

Robin Weaver Chester, IL

Anna Weaver Chester, IL

1 Great Niece:

Niki McConnell Ziegler, IL

2 Great Nephews:

Michael Jausel Andover, KS

Scot Jausel Pinkneyville, IL

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 4 Brothers – Elroy, Ambrose, Charles and Donald, and 2 Sisters – Alvina and Dorothy

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment:

New Palestine Cemetery

Walsh, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Friday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Vitas Hospice