Shirley Southworth
September 11, 1941 - March 27, 2013
Obituary
Shirley Marie Southworth, 71, of Bridger, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Billings Clinic. She was born September 11, 1941 in Billings, Montana, the daughter of Louie and Louise (DeRudder) Peters. On May 25, 1951 Shirley was united in marriage to William “Bill” Ralph Southworth in Williams, Arizona. She worked as a nurse's aide and in Radiology at the Williams Hospital. She also worked in a flower shop and for the forest service in the summer. Shirley loved to decorate, paint and make floral arrangements. She enjoyed shopping and finding “treasures”. She loved family get-togethers and spending time with her family. She liked to go for rides in the country and had a keen eye for spotting wildlife. She would spot a deer or elk before anyone else would. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Rochelle (Hanly) Loyning of Roberts, MT; Maureen (Bryan) Hawthorn of Prescott, AZ; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill; granddaughter Jamie Hawthorn; and great-granddaughter Ashley Hawthorn. Service: Memorial Services for Shirley will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 1 at Joliet First Baptist Church.
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Gayle Kallevig
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you Maureen, Rochelle and Families. We will miss Shirley so much, but know she is at peace in heaven with family. May God Bless you Shirley!
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Charlotte Smith Neyland
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Shirley was my sister/friend. We began our relationship in 1949 when we were in the fourth grade in Williams Elementary School, Williams, AZ. In the 8th grade Shirley came stay with our family and lived with us until we graduated from high school in 1960. We talked almost every week and shared the depth of our feelings, joys, sorrows and happiness as two women who loved our families and got so much pleasure from fixing up our homes, going "junkin" and talking about the seasonal changes we made to create country living environments. I'm thankful she is free from pain and respiratory suffering. It will be a long while before I get over not having her to call. Rest in peace darling friend. I know you are enjoying all those whom you've missed and loved. Say hi to our mom. I love you.
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Kathryn Stanley
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Dear Rochelle & Hanley; We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. We are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers. May the good memories of your Mom bring you some smiles and peace. Take Care.