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Shirley Case Obituary
Funeral services for Shirley Ann Case, 83, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Central United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. She died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Shirley was born August 9, 1930 in Copeland, KS the daughter of Arbie T. and Laura Estella (Noll) Neel.
She lived in Lawrence since 1955.
She was a clerk in the University of Kansas Endowment office for 15 years until she retired in 1993.
Shirley was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Ester Circle at the church, Evangelist Chapter 7 and 162, the Rebekah Lodge, and Eastern Star.
She married John A. Carter in 1948. They later divorced. She then married Albert Franklin "Frank" Case on January 16, 1972 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death February 26, 2005.
Survivors include one son, John Carter and wife, Glenda, Lawrence; two stepsons, Michael Case, Lawrence, Robert Case, Baldwin City; one stepdaughter, Candice Teagarden, LaCygne, KS; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and 12 step great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by son, Avery T. Carter in May 2002; one sister; and two brothers.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Monday, August 12, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
The family suggests memorials in her name to the Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Missouri and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Case
August 13, 2013
Shirley was such a good friend to my mom. She will be dearly missed.
Rodney Brockhoff
August 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 12, 2013
To John and Glenda,
Was so sorry to hear of Aunt Shirley's death. I know you will miss her. May God give you strength and peace at this time.
Love,
Your cousin, Linda
Rod and Pam Wheeler
Pamela Wheeler (Vaughn)
August 12, 2013
To John and the rest of the family,
I am sorry for your loss. John, I am sorry that I will not be able to make it to the funeral. Let me know if you need anything. God Bless you and everyone.
Your cousin,
Love,
Pamela (Vaughn)Wheeler
Jim Sneegas
August 12, 2013
My sincere condolences Mike. May she rest in the house of our Lord in peace forever.
August 11, 2013
sorry mike from dee & willie holladay
August 10, 2013
To Candy and the rest of the family. I remember both Shirley and Frank from our days with the Kansas State Horse Show Circuit. We always has a great time and Shirley always saved me a piece of her gooseberry pie. Hers were the best. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Great memories. Sam (Thurber) Warren
August 10, 2013
We enjoyed a lifetime of friendship with Shirley and Frank. We have kept close touch and Shirley will be greatly missed. With heavy hearts our thoughts and prayers are with her family as they reflect and celebrate such a wonderful person to us and many. God bless you and may peace find you at this time.
Ann and Jim Robinson and Family
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