Shirley V. Clifton

Shirley V. Clifton obituary, Park Hills, MO

Shirley V. Clifton

Shirley Clifton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Feb. 6, 2026.
Shirley V. Clifton was born May 31, 1944 in Jacksonville, IL. She was the daughter of Harold and Virginia (nee Short) Johnson. She died on February 5, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO at the age of 81 years. She is survived by her two sons, Robert Clifton, Park Hills, MO and David (Lisa) Clifton, De Soto, MO; one brother, Ty Johnson, Jacksonville, IL and one sister, Carol Dolen, Jacksonville, IL; two grandchildren, Maddi (Collin) Underwood and Travis (Desi) Clifton; and two great-grandchildren, Theo Clifton and Hudson Underwood. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell Clifton and siblings, Barbara Tippy, Gary Johnson, Joyce Floyd, Rowdy Johnson and Robin Johnson. Shirley worked in the assessors office in St. Louis County and she also served as a real estate agent. She was a member of the De Soto Community Church of God while she was living in De Soto; she is currently a member of Flat River Church of God, Park Hills, MO.

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February 7, 2026

Janice Dolen posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2026

Carol and Mike Dolen posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2026

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Janice Dolen

February 7, 2026

So sorry about Shirley's passing. I met her when I was visiting Mike and Carol, Shirley was also staying the weekend. We all went out for breakfast before Shirley left to go back home on Sunday. She had such a pleasant personality and I know Carol will miss her a great deal.

Carol and Mike Dolen

February 6, 2026

Shirley is my sister and best friend. We always had so much fun together. Shirley loved life and loved people. She lived life to the fullest. She had so many friends who loved her too. She is going to be missed so much by me, my husband, Mike and all her family and friends. She was the most loving, caring, selfless person I've ever known. She's in Heaven now being the angel she's always been here on earth. I love you then, now and forever.

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February 7, 2026

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