MATHIS, Shirley Iona

(Maiden Name: Danner)


Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Shirley Iona Mathis, 88, of Wickenburg, AZ passed away on July 31, 2010. She was born in Astoria Township, Illinois on April 5, 1922 to Melvin & Viola Danner. Shirley served as a Wave in the Navy, where she met Carl, her husband of 65 years. She is survived by 2 sisters Audrey and Miriam and brother Dayle. She is also survived by her 5 children, Lloyd (Patricia), James (Joyce), Sharon (Mark), David (Shirley), Joyce (Jeff) and her three "adopted" daughters Peggy, Pamela & Tresia. She was also a proud grandmother of 14 & great-grandmother of 14. A memorial service for Shirley will be held on Thursday, August 5th at 6:00pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel at 6830 W Thunderbird Road in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice Family Service 1550 S Alma School Road, Ste 102, Mesa, AZ 85210.