Shirley graduated from Crocker High School and then attended Southwest Baptist College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. After graduation she taught music one year in Weaubleau, Missouri, she taught Kindergarten and second grade for eight years at Richland Elementary School and four years in the Waynesville School System.
Shirley made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ when she was nine years old, was baptized and became a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church. Later she moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Richland before moving to the Swedeborg Baptist Church where she remained a member until her death.
She is survived by her son Adam; her loving mother, Sallie Becker of Richland; one sister, Betty Claiborn of Kansas City, Kansas; five brothers: John and Donald Becker of Crocker, Floyd and Glenn Becker of Richland, and Russell Becker of Kansas City, Kansas; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Otto.
Shirley was a very dynamic person, she loved life and loved people and gave of herself freely to help others. She faced her illness with much strength and courage and leaves a legacy to those left behind of her constant faith and trust in her Saviour.
Services were held Sunday, December 2, 1984, 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Ministers Pryor Ray Prewett and Doug Jacobson officiating.
Music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist, and Sharon Gundram, organist.
Escorts were: Henry Becker, Gary Becker, Ricky Claiborn, Robert Lynn Becker, John L. Becker, and Scott Jacobson.
Burial was in the Elm Grove Cemetery under direction of Colonial Funeral Chapel.
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