Shirley Ann Ankenbrand – McLeansboro

80-year-old Shirley Ann Ankenbrand of McLeansboro, died at 12:11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was a beautician and loved to crochet. Shirley was born on October 11, 1938 in Sumner to Roy Gardner and Fanny (Cessna) Gardner. She married Robert Ankenbrand on October 4, 1968 and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters: Penny Ann Hargrave and husband Floyd of McLeansboro, Debra Ruschmeier and husband Rick of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; one son: Jeff Ankenbrand and wife Claudette; 11 grandchildren and 9 grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, son Steve, and great-grandson Rory Newman.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann Ankenbrand will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 29 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with Pastor Jacob Gray officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sumner. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, March 29 at the Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.

The Harre Funeral Home of McLeansboro is in charge of all the arrangements.