Shirley Ann (DeBartoli) Grammer, 85, of Benton, IL went to be with her Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ on Monday, August 29, 2022.
She was born on November 9, 1936 in Benton, IL to Tom and Ann DeBartoli.
She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Paul Grammer March 30, 1957 in Benton, IL and her preceded her in death on October 1, 1996.
Shirley worked for many years taking care and loving many children in her Day Care. She also worked 23 years at Benton Park concession stand, raising her children, whom she loved dearly, and loving on her grandchildren. She also liked to play dominoes with her friends. She loved to fish and loved her flower garden. She loved her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton, IL. She loved her church, pastors and people.
She is survived by her one son and two daughters, Matt & Kim Grammer, Holly & John Shay and Lesa & Darryl Lynch. She is survived by twelve grandchildren Elizabeth, Ben, Ellie, Zach and John Grammer of Goreville, IL, Emily, Sara, Michael, Wilson, Quinn & Hannah Shay of Western Springs, IL, Austin & Kelcie Lynch, Alaina Lynch of Benton, IL. She is also survived by many special nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Brother-Thomas and Sister-Rosalie.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 1st at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Benton with Rev. Ron Cremeens officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the church.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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