Shirley Amyx

1936 - 2019

Shirley Amyx obituary, 1936-2019, Lawrence, KS

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Warren-McElwain Mortuary Lawrence Chapel

120 West 13th

Lawrence, Kansas

Shirley Amyx Obituary

Private graveside services for Shirley Mae Amyx, 83, Lawrence, KS will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born on September 13, 1936 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Sherman Raymer and Dora Ruth Osborne.

She was married to Thomas M. Amyx on October 28, 1952 in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2010.

Shirley worked as catalog manager for Montgomery Wards for many years and the Lawrence Board of Realtors until she retired in 2008. She and her husband, Tom owned Amyx Barber Shop until 1998.

Survivors include three sons, Mike Amyx, and wife, Marilyn, Jon Amyx, and wife, Carol, Ron Amyx, and wife, Betty all of Lawrence, KS; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, David Amyx in 2005.

The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

The family suggests memorials in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 31, 2019.
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Mike,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother.

Mike Riner

November 6, 2019

My heart is heavy, hearing of my Grandmother's passing. Was a beautiful, kindhearted woman!
My condolences to all my family. Grandma was an amazing woman, she and grandpa raised 4 boys, and she always made time to spend with all of her grandchild. I will always remember her astonishing farmer breakfasts! She was one of a kind, with a huge heart! She had a sense of humor, and always would make us feel happy and loved. I'm very happy, I can hold on to the memories of spending time at Grandma's and Grandpas. I am at ease, knowing our Lord welcomed her home with open arms, and she now resides in a beautiful kingdom with Grandpa Tom and her youngest son, my father David. May she RIP Love you Grandma, you will be missed and never forgotten, until we meet again XoXo

Ashlee Denison

November 5, 2019

Dear Mike and family,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your dear mom. Please know that you are in Michael and my prayers. Sending you lots of love.

Kim Murphree

November 4, 2019

a loved one

November 3, 2019

We are deeply sorry about the loss of your Mom. Thoughts & prayers, The Banning's

November 3, 2019

Amyx clan, sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
She was always friendly to me, and easy to talk to.
Hold on to the good memories.

Gardner

November 3, 2019

Mike, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Prayers and hugs to your family.

Sheila Couchman

November 2, 2019

a loved one

November 1, 2019

Dear Amyx family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Theresa Schmidt

November 1, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences.

Jim Phillips

October 31, 2019

a loved one

October 31, 2019

a loved one

October 31, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the boys and families, Shirley was a delightful lady and always friendly to everyone. She will be missed by so many.

Dale and Barbara Bryans Topeka, KS

October 31, 2019

Prayers for the Amyx family. I also worked with Shirley at Montgomery Wars for many years.

Richard Wright

October 31, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to the Amyx family. It was always so nice to go to Dogwood and see Shirley sitting on the couch smiling! She always said hello! She will definitely be missed.

Kathy Eisman, Lifestyle 360 Director

October 31, 2019

Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Such a wonderful lady that always made you feel special. She will be missed. My condolences to all the family!

Bryan Wyatt

October 31, 2019

Sending prayers for Mike and the family. I was lucky to work for Shirley at Montgomery Wards. She was a special lady.

J.T. Schwalm

October 31, 2019

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