Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Grace L. ( Lockley) Taylor, one sister, Mildred M. (Jack) Fortner, four brothers, John T. Taylor Jr, Glenn L. Taylor, William J. Taylor, Charles E. Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, James J. Holten of Smithton, Illinois, children; Greg ( Stephanie) Holten of Columbia, Illinois, Tyanna (Charles) Franke of Smithton, Illinois, Lisa (David) Shemonic of Rockwood, Illinois, grandchildren; Joseph Franke, Chaz Franke (Holly Gamroth), Connor Holten, Taylor Holten, Jordan Holten, and Kelly (Lynsey) Sparrow, great-grandchildren; Anna Sparrow, Kaden Sparrow, Lana Sparrow. She is further survived by her brothers, Jim (Connie) Taylor of Belleville, Illinois, Don (Debi) Taylor of Port Richey, Florida, Ronald D. Taylor of Denver, Colorado, a sister, Beulah M. Turner of Herrin, Illinois, and numerous nieces and nephews.
During her life she had been a licensed Beautician and Hair Dresser, co-owner of The House of Charles and also her home salon. When not at work Shirley enjoyed bowling, traveling, boating, horseback riding,
playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, a good joke, and spending time with her family and friends. Shirley was always concerned how everyone was doing no matter how her day was going. Shirley was comfortable in a setting from formal business dinners to just hanging with her grandkids. Her ability to make a connection with Jim’s business customer’s at dinners or food shows helped to boost the Holten Meat family business.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, December 8th, 2022 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, December 9th, 2022 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois, with an additional Visitation one hour prior to funeral.
Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory Mausoleum, Belleville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to Christ United Church of Christ Belleville, St. John’s Catholic Church Smithton, or Ride On St. Louis Therapeutic Horsemanship.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ValhallaGardensandFuneralHome.com for the Holten family.
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