3. | May, Shirley Jean (2.Ethel2, 1.Minnie1) was born 1 May 1930, Marine, Madison County, Illinois, USA; died 30 Jun 2007, Alhambra, Madison County, Illinois, USA; was buried 3 Jul 2007, Marine, Madison County, Illinois, USA. Notes:
Birth:
According to an obituary:
"Shirley May was born on the family farm west of Marine, in Pin Oak Township, Madison County, Illinois where she grew up. At age 7, she and her parents moved to their farm on Route 4 northwest of Marine, IL; she has lived there ever since until going into the nursing home [Hitz Memorial Nursing Home at Alhambra, Illinois] in 1995. Shirley had worked at the Marine Garment Factory for 20 years; then for Miss Elaine, Inc. in St. Louis, MO for 15 years. She retired in 1983 from the garment industry. She had taught Sunday School for some 30 years. She enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, and reading. She has volunteered at the Hitz Memorial Nursing Home since her mother's death, and was an avid sports fan following the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team. Miss May also enjoyed bowling for many years."
Buried:
A graveside service was held on Tuesday, 3 July 2007 at Marine Cemetery at Marine, Illinois by Rev. Philip H. Kershner of the Marine United Church of Christ, where Shirley was a member.
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