85-year-old Fairfield resident Shirley D. Stewart passed away at Wabash Christian Village, Carmi, IL on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Shirley was born July 16, 1936, to Jacob and Grace (Merritt) Pottorff; she married Estell Stewart on October 7, 1954, in Burnt Prairie. She had worked in the County Clerk’s office as a typist and a type setter at the Wayne County Press for 35 years, and she was also the pianist for the Liberty Baptist Church for 70 years.
Shirley is survived by her son Estell Stewart Jr .Fairfield; her daughter Debbie Sullivan, Louisville, KY; 1 Grandchild; and 2 Great Grandchildren
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Estell, infant daughter Patsy Darlene Stewart, 1 brother, 2 sisters, 1 granddaughter, Natlie Wamsley
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 16, 2022 at Nale’s Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Liberty Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Burnt Prairie Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.nalesfuneralhome.com. Nale’s Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church and will be accepted at Nale’s
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