Shirley Ann Sandifer (Reynolds) passed on July 5, 2025. Shirley was born in Glenwood, MO to Harry and Sylvia Ryynolds. She was one of ten children. Shirley grew up in Northern Missouri farming communities. Shirley married her first husband Lyle Longworth. They had 3 children together, Greg, Gene, and Mary. Shirley then married her second husband Oliver (Glen) Sandifer. They had a son Glen. They shared 41 years together until Oliver passed in 2012.
Shirley worked for over 30 years in healthcare as both a CNA and CMT. She loved taking care of people and formed many close bonds with her patients and colleagues. Shirley left nursing and went to work for the school district as a cook in the cafeteria. When Shirley wasn't working, she enjoyed working outside in her flowers. She loved butterflies and being in the sun. Most of all she loved her children and grandchildren.
Shirley was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers, Gene, Dale and Forrest, her sisters, Bessie, Ruby, Doris and Erma, her husband Oliver, her significant other Doug Zeibig and her grandson, Joshua.
She leaves behind her sisters, Mary and Marilyn, her children, Greg, Gene, Mary and Glen. Her grandchildren GJ, Brenden and MaKayla. Her great grandchildren Mason, Landon and Trinity.
Shirley loved her family fiercely and will be dearly missed. Her journey here has ended but she will live on in our hearts always.
