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1936
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2020
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Shirley Polk Obituary
Mrs. Polk died Monday December 21st at Brandon Woods. She was born April 30, 1936 in Wichita, Ks. the daughter of Eugene and Florence Lydick. She married Raymond Polk of Douglas, Ks. on April 20, 1954. He passed in 2012.
Survivors include sons Michael Polk, Gregory Polk, daughter Sara Joseph and husband Marc all of Lawrence. Grandchildren Jackie Hout and husband Jeff, Josie Polk, Emma Joseph and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Polk will lay in state Sunday 9am to 8pm.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044.
The Monday service will be outdoors, dress casual and warm.
Online condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Karen Roberts
December 26, 2020
Shirley was always so friendly and kind to me when I would see her in our office. A wonderful lady who will be missed. I wish you all healing.
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