"I loved working with your mom, I did my first job at Higgins and your mom was right there with a smile "
In loving memory of
Shirley Reba Brisby
July 25, 1935 - October 24, 2018
Shirley Reba Brisby, 83, of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday morning, October 24, 2018, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Shirley was born July 25, 1935, in Laddonia, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Harold and Carolina Ehrlich Dillard. She was united in marriage to William H. Brisby in 1954, at Mexico, Missouri. To that union was born two daughters, Janet and Brenda. She and William later divorced. She had worked in health care and then was co-owner/operator of DeLuxe Cleaners with her companion, Roy Brown. Shirley loved to grow and tend her flowers, spend time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and her brother and his family.
She is survived by two daughters, Janet (Gene) Willcutt of Jasper, Indiana and Brenda (Reynold) Stout of Keokuk; three granddaughters, LeAnn (Andy) Baum, Kristy Willcutt, and Beth Willcutt; three great-grandchildren, Craig, Marcus and Kelsey Baum; a brother, Phillip "Sonny" (Virgie) Dillard of Mexico, Missouri; and three nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her companion, Roy Brown.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2018, at Laddonia Cemetery in Laddonia, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 Sunday, October 28, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center at 917 Blondeau Street in Keokuk, Iowa.
Memorials are suggested for City of Christmas or the donor's choice.
Tributes
"Sending you my condolences. I was a young girl when your family lived next door to my grandparents on Morgan Street. Your Mom was always so kind to us. Later, I would visit with her at her shop, Deluxe Cleaners. A delightful woman. I am sorry for your loss. "
"So sorry for your loss! Prayers to all of of you! Shawn Markell and family"
"Janet and Brenda am so sorry for your loss. I was actually just remembering your family the other day. How your mom used to watch us after school and how she always waxed her hard wood floors and made them shine! Always wanted to be able to crack gum like she could..Fond memories. And of Marbles too."
"Janet & Brenda, I am so sorry to about your Mom's passing. It was great growing up on Morgan with your family across the street. Our parents sure had fun playing cards together. I can still hear your Mom laughing when her & Mom beat our Dads! Praying for you both during this hard time. Kathy Spees Sorenson"