- Date Of Birth: February 12, 1944
- Date Of Death: August 10, 2018
- State: Illinois
Shirley A. Patton 74, of Centralia, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1944 in Centralia, Illinois the daughter of William H. Welsch and Sylvia “Mae” Meador Atchison.
Shirley is survived by two sons: Tony Mobley of Salem and Derek Patton of Centralia; one daughter: Tonya Miller and husband Phil “P.J.” of Centralia; three grandchildren: Chris Brown and Fiancé Kristi Carter and girls of Centralia, Miranda McNealy of Collinsville, and Shayde Patton of DuQuoin; one great granddaughter: Averlynn; one brother: Michael “Dago” Atchison and wife Tamara of Franklin, Tennessee; one brother-in-law: Bob Stuehlmeyer of Centralia; many nieces, nephews and special extended family: Patty Donoho and husband Derek and family of Centralia.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a special step-father: Clarence “Dago” Atchison; a sister: Mary Stuehlmeyer; and two half-sisters: Virginia and Joyce. Before Retirement, Shirley was a supervisor for BCMW Project Bread in Salem. She was of the Baptist Faith and a V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Member.
Shirley will be most remembered by her smile, infectious personality and dancing the night away. Most of all, she cherished the time spent with her family and friends.
