Shirley Delaine Race, age 71, of Brookville, Indiana died peacefully Monday, May 20, 2019 at her residence.
Born November 4, 1947 in Whitesburg, Kentucky she was one of ten children born to the late Arnold & Annie (Roark) Boggs. She was a graduate of the former Whitewater High School with the class of 1967.
On August 26, 1967 she was united in marriage to Roger L. Race, and he preceded her in death on February 9, 2001. Roger & Shirley were lifelong residents of Brookville.
Shirley was an active member of the Brookville United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her family and friends with all her heart.
Survivors include her son, Jeff Race of Brookville; three grandchildren, Rachel (Bobby) Wagner, April Race, and Aaron (Khyla) Race; one great-granddaughter, Linkaln Race; five sisters, Phyllis Smith, Patsy (Henry Blanton) Montique, Wanda (Harry) Hollingsworth, Ora (Ron) Floyd, Jackie (Doug) Gesell; two brothers, James (Maridale) Boggs and Paul (Ruth) Boggs. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews, and in-laws.
In addition to her parents, and husband, Roger, she was preceded in death by a son, Christopher A. Race, who died March 2, 2019, and two sisters, Virginia Mae Boggs and Debbie Boggs Smith.
Family & friends may visit from 9 until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 24, 2019 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home with burial following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville United Methodist Church or Franklin County Public Transportation. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Race family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com
