Shirley A. Sheridan, 79, of Peoria, passed away at 12:34 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
She was born in Gray Summit, MO on October 8, 1931, a daughter of Boyd and Elsie (Bellar) Rhoads. They preceded her in death, along with two brothers.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Debra (Robert) Cook of Lacon, Melissa (David) Calcese of Bolingbrook and Kelley (Scott) Weishaar of Bloomington; son, Pat Sheridan of Peoria; four grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; brother, John C. Rhoads of Belleville; and two grand dogs, Charley and Sweetie.
She was a sales associate in the furniture department at JC Penney in Peoria. She retired in 1993, after twenty years of service.
She was a member of Abundant Life Church in Peoria and the Alice Dunbar Circle in Belleville.
There will be no public services or visitation.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
On the day I met my soon to be mother-in-law, she told me that when she went to be with Jesus she wanted no tears shed for her. That she understood her loved ones would hurt because of their loss, but that she wanted them to be happy for her, for she was going to be the happiest she had ever been.
In her honor I am grateful she is in no pain and the happiest she has ever been. But she is right, for those she left behind, the hurt is quite great. I am thankful that God is blessing her right now, and she chose to share those words with me.
| The Maulding Family |
Peace, Shirley! |
January 22, 2013 |
Blessings to the Shirley Sheridan Family
We will miss Shirley so much. We will miss seeing her in her chair looking out of the window here on BHR, her friendly wave, her peek out the door many mornings and afternoons. We missed her this past year when she would go to see her brother "Bear". Now we just have to pretend that she has decided to stay there forever. Shirley was a true Christian, she read her Bible every day, loved her church, loved her family and friends. We are sure that God has a special place for Shirley and has her already working to help him spread his word and his love. "Peace Shirley!"
The Maulding Family
| Scott Weishaar |
Proud to Know Love |
July 26, 2011 |
1 Corinthians 13
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails.
Shirley Sheridan lived these words for all to see. Being her son-in-law I'm proud to have the honor to have been given love by one who knew what it truly meant. If I can do a fraction as well, I'll be a success. To all, lets honor her by being like her, in this, the most important of ways. Love never fails, loving you all at this most difficult of times.
| Caroline Elliott |
In Memory of Shirley Sheridan |
July 26, 2011 |
"God looked around his garden and saw an empty space,
He then took a look around the earth and saw your Mother's face.
He put his arms around her and lifted her to rest,
God's garden must be beautiful, cause He only takes the best.
xoxox
GM ~ I just lit a candle for my former neighbor and friend, Shirley Sheridan who... passed away ~ I want to send my love and support to her daughter Kelly who is deeply suffering her Mother's loss ~ Kelly, I'm here for you, a phone call away ~ "We understand death for the first time when he puts his hand upon one whom we love." Love you, Mom Caroline GBU xoxox
