Obituaries

Shirley Pope

Shirley Pope, 86, of Fulton, Mo., formerly of Jerseyville Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, at Boone hospital in Columbia, Mo. She retired from Owens Illinois Glass Company in Alton Illinois after 30 years of service. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a lifetime member of Eagles Auxiliary in Jerseyville, Ill. She is survived by: a daughter, Tina (Randy) Blasa of Fulton; Michael (Susan) Bowman of Jerseyville, Ill.; grandchildren, Carrie (Ed) Kallal Jerseyville, Ill., Grant (Angie) Gresham Crystal City, Mo., Renee (James) Earickson Fulton, David Bowman New York City, Anne (David) Anderson Fulton, Ashley (Marqus) Hoover Seneca, Ill., Haley (Robbie) Blasa Railton Fulton; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Melvin Pope; daughter, Sandy Gresham; parents, Christina and Fred Able; as well as two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services will be held at Crawford funeral in Jerseyville, Ill.

Published June 1, 2016