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1926 - 2010
Age: 84
JOHNSON, Shirley M.
Paw Paw
Shirley passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 20, 2010 at her home. She was born February 14, 1926 in Oelwein, Iowa the daughter of the late Joe and Ethel (Mullett) Elliott. Shirley owned an adult foster care home for 40 years; taught piano, organ, painting, and owned her own crafts store in Paw Paw. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Stanley and Jack Elliott. Surviving are 2 sons, John S (Susan) Freel of Lakeland, FL and Joe W. Freel of Paw Paw, MI; brother, Glen E. Elliott of Davenport, IA, grandson, Jacob Freel of Paw Paw; granddaughter, Jennifer Freel of Lakeland, Fl; 2 great grandchildren of Lakeland, FL. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5 to 7 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Glass Foster Home or the Paw Paw Community Food Pantry. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Kimberly Coulson
kim@abearandaprayer.com
Monday April 26, 2010 at
4:56 PM
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Shirley was my other mom and she called me her daughter. I met her as my piano teacher about 40 years ago and fell instantly head over heals in love with her. I never saw our age difference for we were bound together by our hearts. She led me to the Lord and I believe saved my life. She had more unconditional love for others than anyone I've every known. Christ says he prepares a mansion for us and I believe hers is painted in roses. I will miss her terribly.
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Monday April 26, 2010 at
8:10 AM
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I was a home care nurse and visited Shirley's
foster care home many times over the years to care for patients. She gave awesome care and made her residents feel very loved. She had a big heart and will be greatly missed. Tonda Warner
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rose
rose_davisitt@yahoo.com
Monday April 26, 2010 at
12:22 AM
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I was taking care of Shirley for 5 years. I will miss her and I wish I could go back to that day. I would not of gone to the flee market I would of stayed at her house. I will hate myself for that day for the rest of my life.
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Dawn Glass
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
7:22 PM
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Joe and family, your mom was a remarkable person, she gave her all to her clients and taught me alot about adult foster care. She was a great role person for me. I admired her for all the years she dedicated her life to care for the mentally ill and developmentally challenged. Shirley told me not everyone could do this job, but she loved it as I do. Shirley often told me of how proud she was of ALL her family and wished she had more time to spend with everyone.
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time of your loss.
Shirley, you will always be remembered and missed by us.
Dawn Glass and Everyone in our homes.
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Annette Gave
Sunday April 25, 2010 at
11:06 AM
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Joe and family, I'm sure you don't remember me but I remember your mom very well. She was one of the nices people I have every known always had a smile. Just remember she will always watch over you.
Annette Gave
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Bernadette (Freel) Gillette
Friday April 23, 2010 at
11:26 AM
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Aunt Shirley you will be missed. Joe & John my sympathies to you.
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Beth Freel Schultz
SheBytes2@yahoo.com
Friday April 23, 2010 at
10:48 AM
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I have many memories of spending time at Aunt Shirley's house on the south end of town when I was a child. I especially remember the Collies! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am thinking of you.
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