Ferguson, Shirley

Shirley Ferguson, age 76, of Sherman, formerly of Williamsville, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at her residence surrounded by family.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Harold; children, Terri (Mark) Beard of Sherman, Vicki (Dave) Thompson of Sherman, Tammi (Mike) Steiner of Williamsville, and Jimmi Ferguson of Sherman; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Carolyn Turner of Springfield and Sharon Powell of Maryland.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith, and two sisters, Judy Dyer and Maxine Dyer.

She was born February 15, 1936 in Sherman, the daughter of Ura and Edith Dyer.

Shirley and Harold recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

She was very proud of her work as a LPN at St. John’s Hospital, where she retired after more than 20 years of service.

Shirley graduated from Williamsville High School and attended Capital Area School of Nursing in Springfield.

She was very active in foster care in the Springfield area.

Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home from 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. Funeral services will be held at the Athens Christian Church on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:30 AM.

Rev. Ken Gennicks will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Walnut Hill Cemetery near Williamsville.

Memorials can be made to the Athens Christian Church and New Life Baptist Church in Athens.