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May, Shirley Jean

Female 1930 - 2007  (77 years)


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  • Name May, Shirley Jean 
    Born 1 May 1930  Marine, Madison County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    • According to an obituary:

      "Shirley May was born on the family farm west of Marine, in Pin Oak Township, Madison County, Illinois where she grew up. At age 7, she and her parents moved to their farm on Route 4 northwest of Marine, IL; she has lived there ever since until going into the nursing home [Hitz Memorial Nursing Home at Alhambra, Illinois] in 1995. Shirley had worked at the Marine Garment Factory for 20 years; then for Miss Elaine, Inc. in St. Louis, MO for 15 years. She retired in 1983 from the garment industry. She had taught Sunday School for some 30 years. She enjoyed working outdoors, gardening, and reading. She has volunteered at the Hitz Memorial Nursing Home since her mother's death, and was an avid sports fan following the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team. Miss May also enjoyed bowling for many years."
    Gender Female 
    Died 30 Jun 2007  Alhambra, Madison County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Buried 3 Jul 2007  Marine, Madison County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    • A graveside service was held on Tuesday, 3 July 2007 at Marine Cemetery at Marine, Illinois by Rev. Philip H. Kershner of the Marine United Church of Christ, where Shirley was a member.
    Person ID I4182  Fiegenbaum
    Last Modified 12 Aug 2007 

    Father May, Elmer William,   b. 1904,   d. 12 Feb 1976  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Prott, Ethel Carolyn,   b. 1903,   d. 28 May 1989  (Age 86 years) 
    Married Y  [5, 6] 
    Family ID F1377  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S119] Harriet L. Fiegenbaum and Judith L. (Fiegenbaum) Miller, Genealogical research.
      Shirley May; born 1930. Daughter of Elmer May and Ethel Prott.

    2. [S22] Obituary, For Shirley J. May.
      Posted on the web site of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home at Marine, Illinois. (http://www.spengel-boulanger.com/obituaries/index.php?obID=648). Accessed 3 July 2007.
      Shirley Jean May, daughter of Elmer William May and Ethel Carolyn (Prott) May, was born 1 May 1930 at Marine, Illinois. "Shirley May was born on the family farm west of Marine, in Pin Oak Township, Madison County, Illinois where she grew up. At age 7, she and her parents moved to their farm on Route 4 northwest of Marine, IL; she has lived there ever since until going into the nursing home in 1995."

    3. [S22] Obituary, For Shirley J. May.
      Posted on the web site of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home at Marine, Illinois. (http://www.spengel-boulanger.com/obituaries/index.php?obID=648). Accessed 3 July 2007.
      "Shirley Jean May, age 77, of Marine, IL., died Saturday, June 30, 2007, at Hitz Memorial [Nursing] Home in Alhambra, IL."

    4. [S22] Obituary, For Shirley J. May.
      Posted on the web site of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home at Marine, Illinois. (http://www.spengel-boulanger.com/obituaries/index.php?obID=648). Accessed 3 July 2007.
      "Graveside funeral service will be at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL., with Rev. Philip H. Kershner, Pastor; Marine United Church of Christ officiating.... Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, Ill."

    5. [S119] Harriet L. Fiegenbaum and Judith L. (Fiegenbaum) Miller, Genealogical research.
      Elmer May and Ethel Prott; married. No date or place of marriage given.

    6. [S22] Obituary, For Shirley J. May.
      Posted on the web site of Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home at Marine, Illinois. (http://www.spengel-boulanger.com/obituaries/index.php?obID=648). Accessed 3 July 2007.
      Shirley Jean May's parents were identified as Elmer William May Ethel Carolyn May, nee Prott.


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