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Shirley Nelson, 78, of Springfield, Mo., died Jan. 27, 2010, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield.
Shirley was born March 16, 1931, to Alice Davis and Henry Simpson in Chillicothe.
She is survived by her husband, Ed Melton, who was her friend, companion and care giver. He helped Shirley pursue her dreams of publishing her book and will continue to monitor sales online through Amazon and Book Locker. Other survivors include her sister, Mary Lou Ritchie of Chillicothe; nieces, Terri Lynn Ritchie of Kansas City, Connie Landino of Colorado and Lisa Jones of Chillicothe; nephews, Aaron Ritchie of Chillicothe, Ronnie Simpson, Jr., of Kansas City and John Simpson of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister-in-law Thelma Buttman of Chillicothe; great nephews Heath, Jacob and Jared VanDusen, all of Chillicothe; great niece Heather VanDusen of Chillicothe; and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ronnie Simpson; and a nephew, Randy Ritchie.
A service was held at Eastlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, on Monday, Feb. 1. Shirley was buried following the service at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Musicares.org, and may be sent to Music Cares, 1904 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37212.
Arrangements were under the direction of Eastlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Springfield.
Shirley Nelson, 78, of Springfield, Mo., died Jan. 27, 2010, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield.
Shirley was born March 16, 1931, to Alice Davis and Henry Simpson in Chillicothe.
She is survived by her husband, Ed Melton, who was her friend, companion and care giver. He helped Shirley pursue her dreams of publishing her book and will continue to monitor sales online through Amazon and Book Locker. Other survivors include her sister, Mary Lou Ritchie of Chillicothe; nieces, Terri Lynn Ritchie of Kansas City, Connie Landino of Colorado and Lisa Jones of Chillicothe; nephews, Aaron Ritchie of Chillicothe, Ronnie Simpson, Jr., of Kansas City and John Simpson of St. Joseph, Mo.; sister-in-law Thelma Buttman of Chillicothe; great nephews Heath, Jacob and Jared VanDusen, all of Chillicothe; great niece Heather VanDusen of Chillicothe; and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Ronnie Simpson; and a nephew, Randy Ritchie.
A service was held at Eastlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, on Monday, Feb. 1. Shirley was buried following the service at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Musicares.org, and may be sent to Music Cares, 1904 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville, TN 37212.
Arrangements were under the direction of Eastlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery, Springfield.
