Shirley Mae Stevenson's Obituary
Shirley Stevenson age 73, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 at 12:32 p.m. in the Pinckneyville Community Hospital Skilled Care. Shirley was born on September 7, 1934 in DuQuoin, IL, a daughter to Luther and Agnes (Vincent) Beggs. On April 1, 1953 she was married to Donald Lee Stevenson in DuQuoin, IL and he preceded her in death on December 24, 1994. Shirley was a member of the DuQuoin First Baptist Church. She was the owner of Stevenson Bakery and Candy Company. Survivors include her son: Dan (Mary) Stevenson of DuQuoin, IL, one daughter: Jo Beth (Michael) McCormack of Elkville, IL, one brother: Donald W. (Virginia) Beggs of DuQuoin, IL, five grandchildren: Jamie Jo (Craig) Gaines, Stephanie (Jarrod) Sizemore, J.R. (Melissa) Stevenson, Asley Stevenson all of DuQuoin, IL, and B.J. Simmons of Elkville, IL, seven great-grandchildren and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, DuQuoin on Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday morning from 8:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, DuQuoin, IL.
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