Delpha Shirley

Delpha Eugenia Shirley age 83 of Edmonton passed away peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Metcalfe Health Care in Edmonton. Born September 25, 1938, the daughter of the late John Will Shirley, Jr. and Ella Mae Hamilton Shirley. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two sons. Russell Howard and Jeffery Dale Shirley. Two grandchildren, Candi Marie Shirley and Heather Bragg. A great grandson, Tuff Creek. Sister, Emma Lucille Shirley, son in law Verlon Grissom and a special friend Leroy Kelly. Delphia was a retired cook and member of the Hillside Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, puzzles and most of all her grandchildren. Delphia is survived by six children. Joyce Grissom of Knob Lick. Billy Dewayne Shirley of Edmonton. Sandy (Kenneth) Froedge of Edmonton, Lisa (JD) Bragg of Glasgow. Tracy (Lisa) Shirley and Mark (Cynthia) Shirley all of Glasgow. Thirty-two grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services for Delphia Shirley will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 2nd at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton with burial in the Hubbard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Butler Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted to the care of Mrs. Shirley. Please share your messages of condolence with the family at www.butlermemorials.com.