Shirley Ann Willhite, 83 of Freeport died Sunday, August 8 ^th at Pearl Pavilion, Freeport. Born December 6, 1937 in Orangeville she was the daughter of Raymond and Louella (Pinnow) Kopp.  She married Dale Albert Willhite September 1, 1956 in Orangeville.

She worked 21 years at Micro Switch Company in Freeport.  She enjoyed traveling with her husband, crocheting and playing the slots for fun.

Surviving is her husband, Dale of Freeport; her children, Debra (Ronald) Wubben and Sandra Schadewalt both of Freeport, and James (Debra) Willhite of Orangeville; her brothers, Gale Kopp of Warren, Kim (Cindy) Kopp of Ridott, and Steven Kopp of Freeport; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents; and 2 sisters, Joyce Hessenius and Norma Fleming and her son-in-law, Robert Schadewalt.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

There will be a gathering at Walker Mortuary for family and friends on Thursday, August 12 ^th with a visitation beginning at 10am and a service immediately following at 11am.

Her cremated remains will be buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.