Shirley J. Wilson, age 76, of Brookville, Indiana died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the Brookville Healthcare Center in Brookville, Indiana.
Born September 6, 1942 in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Herman L. & Helen E. (Newkirk) Stokes. She was united in marriage to Howard C. Wilson, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2006.
She was a graduate of the former Whitewater High School with the class of 1960, and went on to attend the Miller Business College.
Shirley was retired, having worked for over 40 years at the Franklin County Division of Family & Children’s Services. In her leisure time she enjoyed golfing, bowling, baking and working in her yard. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and had a deep love for her family, great strength of character, and a strong work ethic, she was a joy to be around.
Survivors include two children, Lori Simmermeyer and Eric (Cindy) Kocher both of Brookville, Indiana; two sisters, JoAnn Koester of Brookville, Indiana and Janice (Shelby) Wyatt of West Harrison, Indiana; four grandchildren, Cory Simmermeyer, Cole Simmermeyer, Gracie Simmermeyer and Benjamin Simmermeyer; as well as several nieces & nephews.
Family & friends may visit from 4 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Tom Cochran will officiate the Funeral Services on Friday, May 10, 2019; 10:00 A.M., at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville, burial will then follow in Drewersburg Cemetery in West Harrison, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion. Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Shirley Wilson, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com