Shirley Lorraine Holden, 84, received the promise of eternal life on June 8, 2020.  She was born in St. Louis on August 7, 1935.

Shirley was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ronald Holden, on December 21, 1954.  Ron preceded her in death on January 22, 1981.

Shirley had the distinguished honor of being the first recipient of a cornea transplant, from Racine's Eye Bank in 1954.  She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church.  Shirley had a light-hearted sense of humor and a friendly manner.  She enjoyed flower gardening and loved animals.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Debra (Edward) Smith of Racine, Pamela Holden Quarrie of Leaf River, IL; grandchildren, Danielle (Jason) Rasztawicki, Kyle Quarrie, Ashley Quarrie, Christa (Danny) Jarvis; great-grandchildren, Julian Quarrie, Faith Quarrie, Kash Quarrie, Kayla Quarrie; sister-in-law, Myrna Hutchison; other relatives and dear friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to her husband, Shirley is preceded in death by her mother, Esther Kritz; son, Scott Holden; and brother, John Hutchison.

A memorial celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road.  Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the memorial service.  Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

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