Freeport
Shirley Ann Leary, 75, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at her home.
Born July 1, 1935 in Freeport she was the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Glynn) Ferguson.
She graduated from Freeport High School in 1953.
On March 10, 1956 she married Wallace Leary and he died in 1992.
Shirley worked in Freeport at the Telephone Company, Micro Switch, Service Soft-Culligans, Freeport Medical Clinic, and Economy Insurance.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
Surviving is her sister, Eloise Roth of Freeport; her daughter, LeAnne Offill of Eagan, Minnesota; her son, Reverend David (Kathy) Leary of Danville, Illinois; 4 granddaughters, Kayla (David) Celis, Samantha Offill, Sarah (John) Dizer, and Becca (Ryan) Caulkins; two great grandchildren, Gabriella and Juan Celis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her brother, Robert Ferguson.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial services will be Monday 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Peace at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with her son, Reverend David Leary officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for Leonard J. Ferguson Cancer Center.
Shirley's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, or light a candle in her honor at www.walkermortuary.com.