Shirley Jean Adams, 84, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Andrew’s at New Florence Nursing and Care Center, surrounded by her family.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. on July 24 at Schlanker Funeral Home with a celebration of life at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Montgomery City Cemetery in Montgomery City.
Shirley was born October 27, 1938 in Montgomery City to Walter and Helen (Appleby) Burchfield. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a devoted Christian and active in her church, teaching Sunday school and playing the piano. She enjoyed listening to music, singing and spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gerald Wayne Burchfield; sister, Viola Marie Burchfield; daughter-in-law, Patricia Ann Adams; and granddaughter, Jessica Dawn Smart.
She is survived by her children; Deborah Lynn (John) Gambert, Sharon Ann Condray, Patricia Susan (Wayne) Leonard, Richard Lawrence (Gayle) Adams, Marsha Gay (Roy) Cope, Matthew Vaughn (Jennie) Adams, Brent Shawn (Michelle) Adams, Angela Dawn Vance; grandchildren, Lauren, Steven, Julie, Wendy, Whitney, Ariel, Frank, Luke, Dominick, Zac, Zane, Jennifer, Alan, Ricky, Angie, Sarah, Amy, Michael, Austen, Aysia and Graham; many great and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends. Shirley will also be remembered by many friends and staff members at St. Andrew’s, where she lived for over 20 years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Love and Care Ministry of Reach Church in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Mo. 63361 or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.schlankerfuneralhome.com.
