Shirley A. Platt
Shirley A. Platt age 69, of 205 West Pittsfield, Liberty, IL died on Friday, June 26, 2009. She was born August 28, 1939 in Quincy a daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Rice. She married Theodore Platt on September 1, 1957 in Payson. He died February 15, 2008.
Shirley was a homemaker. She was of the Methodist faith. Shirley loved to read, she embroidered and quilted and enjoyed doing puzzles.
Survivors include: FIVE CHILDREN: Vickie Platt, Theresa Hocking and her companion Kevin Cecil, Lee Platt and his wife Sheila, Melinda Tournear and her husband Rick; and Tina Haley.
13 grandchildren, six great grandchildren with two on the way; a sister, Betty Reedy and her husband Bob of Texas, a brother, Bobbie Rice and wife Patti of Missouri and nieces and nephews also survive.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son-in-law Doug Hocking and grandchildren, Jesse Tournear and Melissa Platt.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:30 a.m.
in Payson New Cemetery conducted by Ralph Smith. Friends and family are invited to the graveside services. Memorials are suggested to the family. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com
would like to send our deepest sympathy on the lose of family member our prayers will be with you.
The Platt Family,
Leo and I were unable to come to visitation and attend the funeral, but we wanted to tell you how sorry we were, at the loss of your mother. You all have had a hard year with the loss of your father, as well. Know that they are in a much better place, together, and feel no pain.
Again, our condolences.
Diane and Leo Utterback