"Dear Lori and Missy, Your mom was such a wonderful friend, teacher, and community member to so many people. The Franklin family will always cherish her love and friendship. We are sorry for your loss and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our Sympathies and Love, Dan and Sue Anderson and Shirley Franklin"
In loving memory of
Shirley Hall 05/03/2021
June 3, 1931 - May 3, 2021
Shirley Hall, 89, of Windsor Heights, IA formerly of Tama, IA passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at her daughters residence under the care of UnityPoint Hospice - Des Moines. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 28, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown, IA. Anderson Funeral Homes of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Shirley was born June 6, 1931 to Glen and Gretel Blanche (Isom) Stanley in Thurman, IA. She graduated from Thurman High School in 1949. She later on received her Bachelors Degree from Drake University and her Masters Degree from The University of Iowa. Shirley was united in marriage to Theodore Ivory Hall Jr. on May 29, 1955. Shirley was a devoted and highly regarded teacher the South Tama County Community School district from 1971 to 1993, earning the 1992 Teacher of the Year Award from the Hiram of Tyre Masonic Lodge 203. She always loved her students. Shirley was a former President of EW Chapter of P.E.O., a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and an active member of the United Methodist Church in Tama. She was involved in women's circle, choir and taught Sunday School as well as organized Bible School. You could always find Shirley gardening and studying her herbs.
She is survived by her two daughters; Lori (Jeff) Lacina of Olathe, KS, Melissa (Darin) Davis of Windsor Heights, IA, Four grandchildren; Grant Lacina of Olathe, KS, Ivory Lacina of North Kansas City, MO, Maxwell Lacina of Olathe, KS, Grayson Sinning of Des Moines, IA and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband (Ted), an infant son, Theodore Ivory Hall III and her brother Larry Stanley.
Memorial Fund contributions will be donated to Wesley Day Services in Des Moines for their loving care of Shirley for nearly eight years.
Tributes
"To Lori and Missy, Your Mom was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I remember being over at your house as kids and she really seemed to enjoy having me there. She was kind, and a fixture with both Rainbow and church for me. I have nothing but fond memories of her, and both of youas well. May she rest in everlasting peace. My condolences, Monique Walker "
"I am so sorry to hear about your mom, she was so special, kind ,caring, thoughtful, I could go on and on and on!! i am so sorry to hear about your mom. she was so special and always kind, thoughtful and caring. She would always have time to talk and make me feel better. My mom said, "There are worse things than death and don't wish me back to go through this all over again." it is hard to not be selfish but she was right. it doesn't matter how old we are it is a terrible loss. I bet the reunion in heaven was wonderful. My prayers are with you. God bless you! "
"I new Shirley just for a while but the stamp she put on my heart will live forever. She alwasys had a smile on her face and when I could make her laugh and the sound of her laughter made me smile inside she would said I dont know what I would do without you just tucking her in to bed she would say why did that Ted have to leave me now there are together again along with ther baby boy I will miss her dearly mut my last memories of her I will have forever caregiver Karrie Thomas love u all Nd"
"we are sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was always a kind and gentle person with a smile on her face. Always interested in what each family was doing and where they were in life, even attending an event at the Iowa History Museum in August of 2019 where our son. Don Hall, was being honored. One of Donnie's earliest memories of Shirley was when she was dating Ted and they would come out to the farm and how cool he thought she was...in addition to Ted's 1956 Ford! Our prayers and Sympathy to you Lori & Missy. Don & Jan Hall "
"Aunt Shirley was the sweetest person I have ever known. Serene and filled with grace, her support of family and loved ones had no bounds. My father Larry grew up under her watchful and protective presence, and she remained vigilant and dedicated to her family her entire life. She was and is a truly wonderful person who made the world a better place for us all. Mark Stanley "
"Shirley's family, Prayers and thoughts go out to you in the loss of your loved one today and the days ahead. Treasure the memories. I knew Ted and Shirley living south of Tama when I was growing up and came to know them better when they were involved in Nikken. Shirley was a wonderful person."
"Shirley was such a grace-filled, beautiful soul. She created a beautiful family and leaves a wonderful legacy. She is free of the horrible Alzheimer?s and reunited with her love Ted. We grieve with hope! Eternal life! Gina Kaufman"