Shirley Pearl Gardenhire
May 24, 1946 ~ February 21, 2024
Shirley Pearl Gardenhire, 77, passed away on February 21, 2024 at her home in Salina, KS.
Shirley was born on May 24, 1946 in Junction City, KS to parents James Albert and Ida Jamison McQuiller.
Shirley worked for Phillips Lighting.
She was preceded in death by her parents and Novella McQuiller (Sister-in-Law), Pat McQuiller (Sister-in-Law).
Shirley is survived by her Children: Priscilla James and spouse David of Salina, KS, Jimmy Gardenhire of Salina, KS; Others include: Doris Jefferies (Sister) and spouse Tony of Denver, CO, James McQuiller (Brother) , Frank McQuiller (Brother) of Atlanta, GA, John McQuiller (Brother) and spouse Pat of St. Louis, MO, Vollie McQuiller (Brother) of Atlanta, GA, Carl McQuiller (Brother) of Junction City, KS, Devon James (Grandson), Kyle McQuaige (Grandson), India James (Granddaughter) , Jimito Gardenhire (Grandson), Lupita Gardenhire (Granddaughter), Great-Grandchildren 3.
Friends and family will be received Friday, March 1, 2024 from 3 - 5 PM at Roselawn Memorial Heights Chapel, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024, 1:00 PM at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church in Salina, KS with Rev. Dr. Allen D. Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, KS.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Roselawn Burial and Cremation Services. Online condolences can be sent to www.roselawnsalina.com.
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