Per the wishes of Shirley and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service has been scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025, (please note date) at 11:00 A.M. at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Shirley and her family.

She is survived by her two children: Dennis (Roxan Kuntz) Gould and Patricia “Patty” Lee Duff, both of Marshalltown, IA; her five grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren, with one more on the way; and her favorite cat.