Shirley A. Mothersbaugh, age 79 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Golden Living-Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service will take place Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11 A.M. with visitation 1 hour prior at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment will follow at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Crossroads Hospice or American Heart Association and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.
Shirley was born February 2, 1937, to Orville and Zelma Webster. On June 5, 1955 Shirley married Raymond Mothersbaugh. To this union three children were born, a son Larry and two daughters Janice and Judy.
Shirley was a member of the Elks & Eagle Clubs, President of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, and a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. She was a den mother in Cub Scouts, loved her 3 hour shopping trips to Walmart, playing Bingo,and collecting purses. Shirley also enjoyed sewing and was able to sew a dress for her granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by parents and the love of her life Raymond.
Among survivors are her three children son; Larry (Gail) Mothersbaugh of Clinton, Missouri, daughters; Judy (Kent) Batschelett, of Clinton, Missouri, and Janice (Bill) Wyrick, of Independence, Missouri. Shirley has five grandchildren; Jennifer ( Ryan) Smith, of Clinton, Jessica Slusser of Independence, Nichole (Nick) Roper, of Blue Springs, Lana (Chadd) Monard, of Montrose, and Willie Cook, of Clinton. She was blessed with seven great-grandchildren; Trent Smith, Emery DeLao, Gavin, Garrett, and Gracie Hilte, Dalton and Keaton Cook. Also surviving is her sister, Alice Collins, brothers, Eldon (Joyce) Webster, and Danny Webster, all of Clinton; her lifelong friend Shirlene (Frank) Corwin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.