Shirley W. (Garratt) Flory, 92, passed away on Sat. May 20, 2017 at Monterey Village, Lawrence, KS. She was born March 7, 1925 in Lawrence.
She graduated from Liberty Memorial H.S. in 1943 and attended K.U. for one year. She did secretarial work for Kansas Electric and worked in food service at South Junior High School for many years. In addition, she was a homemaker and lived on the farm until recently.
She was united in marriage to Dudley Flory on June 2, 1945 at the home of her parents south of Lawrence. He died April 9, 1976. On August 17, 1989, she married Alva Flory. He died on August 2, 1992.
Survivors include two children, Joyce (Jon) Hawkins, Baldwin and Murray (Connie) Flory, Lawrence. Two step children Carl (Velma) Flory, Baldwin and Allen (Mickele) Flory, Eudora. And 6 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 5 step great grandchildren; Lois Gish, sister-in-law also survives.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister Virginia Garratt; great grandson Reuben Hawkins.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, May 23 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Private family graveside service will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA or the charity of your choice, sent in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.
Joyce, Murray, I’ve been praying for you all. Your mom was one of those “safe” people for me when I was a kid – her gentle, warm spirit and ready smile when she saw me sticks with me to this day. When I met the Lord, it wasn’t a surprise to find out she loved Jesus. And you two are chips off the ‘ole block. I am grateful for you all. Love in Him, Dennis
I remember her well from our 4-H days when we were kids and her kindness to us all. My thoughts and sympathy to all the family.
Thank you Shirley for being such a wonderful lady, a great neighbor and friend, especially to my mom, Ellyn Owen. I remember her with fondness as a warm presence at South Junior High and in the neighborhood grewing up. I send my love and condolances to all of her family and friends during this difficult time of grief.
So sorry to read of the loss of your mother. She was a great lady and know she will be greatly missed. Sorry I haven’t kept in better touch with her. I had known her since our folks went to CPA at Pleasant Grove. Strange how our lives were reunited. God bless all of you.
Please accept our condolences. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers our with you and your family.
My mother Catherine May (Luckan) Shirar if my memory serves me correctly was in a club with your mother and she used to bring her kids to club in the summer. I thought your mother was a very warm and caring person.I remember her smile. I pray God will help you through this time and know that your mother made a lasting impression on those she met in life. Thanks for sharing a wonderful lady!
Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a lovely lady with a warm and loving heart. Prayers to you and your family as you find strength in her memory and love from your family.