Shirley Ann (Johnson) Whitson, 85, Anderson, Indiana, died on August 13, 2020, in Anderson.
Shirley was born December 19, 1934, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Oscar (“Rabbit”) Johnson and Nellie (Thacker) Clements. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1952.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Roy Lee Whitson, who just recently died on June 25, 2020. Roy and Shirley were married on July 25, 1953, in Carmi, Illinois. They moved from Fairfield to Anderson in September 1957 and had resided in Anderson until his passing. Shirley continued to reside in Anderson at the time of her passing. Shirley was a member of Redeemer Baptist Church.
Shirley was employed at Wonder Bread in Anderson for twenty-two years until her retirement in February 1990.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy (Steve) Tuttle of Anderson; son Terry Whitson of Indianapolis; grandson Kenny (Megan) Tuttle of Noblesville; step-grandchildren Troy Tuttle of Las Vegas and Chrissy Swoveland of Muncie. She is also survived by step-mother Gerry Johnson of Fairfield; half-brothers Joe Johnson of Aurora, Illinois; Ed Johnson of Chenoa, Illinois; and Bob Johnson of Tyler, Texas.
The family will have private services with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson with the Rev. Brad Storm officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to a charity of your choice.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled funeral arrangements.
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