Benton, IL — Shirley Sue McClarin, age 74, of Benton, passed away at 2:22 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the SSM Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Rev. Harol Whitlock officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Ms. McClarin was born on April 29, 1941 in Benton, the daughter of Charles Elkins and Ruby (Kirk) Elkins.
Shirley was a door greeter at Wal-Mart in West City. Earlier in her working career, she was employed as a housekeeper at the Franklin Hospital.
She enjoyed working, watching television, her cat, and spending time with her family.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Marcia and husband Art Gostowski of Benton; a granddaughter Janet and husband Matt Dunn of Melbourne, FL; four great-grandchildren: Xavier, Alex, Marcus, and Max.
Ms. McClarin was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Shirley’s family would like to say “Thank You” to the staff at Helia Healthcare for their care and compassion during Shirley’s illness, and a special “Thank You” to Edie.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Shirley, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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