Shirley Ann Scott
Shirley Ann Hughes Scott, 89, of Payson, IL passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 . She was born on September 6, 1935, in Quincy, IL, a daughter of John Wesley Hughes and Frances Hughes Chaney. Shirley married John Straube in Quincy, then married Don Hammond. Later marrying Norman Scott in 1979. From 2002, she shared her life with John Clarkson. All preceded her in death.
Shirley attended Havana High School in Havana, IL. She went to work as a bartender in various bars before opening her own in Chicago, Illinois called The Black Poodle. She returned to Quincy and became home health aide with the Adams County Health Department.
Shirley volunteered for Ladies of Charity and enjoyed camping with friends at Whispering Oaks Campground (now known as Oakwood Acres). She loved spending time with her sweet little dog “Spooky” , crafting and yard sales.
She is survived by a daughter: Christine Brown (her fiancé Charles Countryman) of Loraine, IL. Two grandchildren: Terrie (Terry) Fryrear of Loraine, IL; Russ Brown of Loraine, IL.
Great grandchildren: William, Elijah, and Lillian Fryrear; Hunter Brown and Kenna Tatman.
Nieces and nephews: Larry(Karen Krim)Gooding; Melissa (Josh Balinger) Gooding; Dion Hughes; Sheila Hughes; and Francine Hughes.
Long time friend Joy Loos, The Malone’s, Barb Merritt, Great neighbors Robert and the late Robbie, Teri, Stacy and Kenny Starman, Home Health Care personnel Joy, Ellen, and Tammy. So many other people who she cared a great deal for over the years too many to mention.
Shirley was preceded in death by a sister Francis, a son Terry Straube, her parents, her husbands, brother Donald Hughes, John Clarkson, son-in-law Larrie Brown, and grandson Lennie Brown.
Family and Friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, afternoon January 18, 2025, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Private interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Loraine Community Church and Cuddle Cat Rescue.
Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Messages may be shared online atwww.dukerandhaugh.com
Good friends from camping at camp grounds
Your gonna be missed I was blessed to call you my step mom fly high
Rip Shirley you will be missed give dad a hug for me.
I am totally sorry I forgot John!!!!! My mind is in 10 different places at once. I sent a email to Duker’s with the addition… I(Terrie)or Mom(Chris)will be reaching out to make arrangements to return John’s family photos albums.
“Aunt” Shirley you will be missed. I appreciate your calls. I remember your house in Oaysin and all those Avon bottles. Playing at your house. So many memories..
Sympathies to Terrie & Terry and the rest of the family. We met Shirley years ago when we lived in Payson. A super nice lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fly high with the angels my friend
She was every essence of a true lady. I am glad to have met her and blessed to be her friend.
Prayers to the family of Shirley during this difficult time. Shirley what a unique lady you were! Why you get a room to open up, you had the gift for gab. I guess that’s why the first time both me and my brother who had CB radios in the 80’s heard you say this is “”poodle doll” what is your handle we joined right in the conversation. Both me and my brother got brave enough to meet her and Norman. Shirley always had something exciting going on it seemed like, from letting me tag on along to secret fishing spots to secret mushroom spots as well. She liked her colony and Rutledge trips too! She introduced me to her daughter Christine and her family , Larry Gooding her nephew and his family. Shirley you will be sadly missed!