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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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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.
Danny and Christine says
Shirley sure miss seeing you at Piggly Wiggly Love, Danny and Christine
Deanna Thompson says
Pam and family, so sorry to hear about Moms passing. She was a great Lady.
Dan and Deanna Thompson
Ginger Rowland says
To my neighbor and friend.Shirley you will be missed.Its sure gonna be strange not having you around.You are with the Lord and all your loved ones now.And that gives me comfort you are in a better place in peace.
Christie and Daniel Wiegman says
To Pam and her family! Shirley was a hoot! I loved her spirit and her fiesty attitude! God bless her and may she rest in peace!
marieshellswick@att.net says
Pam, love and prayers to you and your family from the Shellswick family
Frank & Nancy Semmerling says
Pam, My thoughts and prayers are with you today. Nancy & Frank