Shirley was born on June 17th, 1928, to Nannie and Charles Ballor in Warman, Minnesota.
In 1944, she met Ferdinand Jedlicka, and the two were inseparable from that point forward. Shirley and Fred were married for over 59 years and had nine children: Shirley Ann, Mary Jean, Fred C., Barbara (deceased at birth), Judy, Carolyn, Robert, James, and Darlene.
Shirley was a fiercely dedicated mom to all of her children, raising all of them to go on to accomplish great things. Family came first and was above all else to Shirley, a value she instilled in all those around her. Shirley had a passion for golf, gambling, cooking, and her grandkids. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill.
Shirley was predeceased by Nannie and Charles Ballor (parents), Fred R. Jedlicka (spouse), Barbara Jedlicka (daughter), and Mary Jean Piwetz (daughter). She is survived by seven children, Shirley Ann Chesser, Fred C. (and Jane) Jedlicka, Judy (and Paul) Koliba, Carolyn Koliba, Robert Jedlicka, James Jedlicka, and Darlene Janis. She is survived by 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation for Shirley will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038 with a rosary to follow from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A committal service will occur Wednesday, April 28, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AmericanHeritageFuneralHome.com for the Jedlicka family.
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