Shirley Perdue died Jan. 17, 2018, one day after her birthday. She was residing at Winchester Senior Care Center in Winchester, KS.
On Jan. 16, 1933 she was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to parents Lila & John (Johnny) Miller.
Her family moved to Lawrence when she was a child. As an adult, she worked many years with Southwestern Bell in Lawrence, and then Topeka until she retired.
She and her husband, George, moved to Perry, KS. in the 1970’s and bought a 1880’s farmhouse with acreage. They completely renovated. It was well known by the locals, as it overlooked what was known as “Dead Man’s Curve”. They both loved caring for their pets and farm animals after retirement and the peacefulness of the countryside.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, George Burton Perdue.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Sailer and husband Bill of Dallas, TX; son, Jim Perdue of Oskaloosa, KS; two grandchildren & four great-grandchildren.
A private internment will take place at a later date.
Jim and family,
We have alot of fond memories of your parents.
Condolences to you and your family.
To the family of SHIRLEY-our condolences of her passing. I went to LMHS with SHIRLEY. She was a great friend. George was such a good friend to our son with his cattle. They will be missed. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim, condolences to you and your family. Shirley was always so good to us, always taking care of everyone. Didn’t even know Burton was gone and Shirley wasn’t living in that house anymore. Time marches on. Take care.
My condolences to Shirley’s family, I am sorry too read of Shirley’s passing. Enjoyed visiting with George and Shirley when they came to town and stopped by.