Shirley Ann

Parker

Shirley Ann Parker passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born in Black, Missouri on May 13, 1947, to Otho and Gladys Mathes. She married Winfred 'Wimp' Parker, the love of her life, on August 29, 1964. They shared 61 years of blissful marriage. Shirley was a dedicated member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Lesterville.

Shirley retired from Lesterville R-IV School as the secretary after 18 years. She also worked for the Reynolds County Collector before finally retiring for good. She adopted many cherished friendships and acquaintances throughout her career.

Of all her journeys and roles in life she was most dedicated to being a wife, mother, grandma and memaw.  She attended every event her grandkids & great grandkids were involved in and hosted many Sunday dinners. She never missed a birthday, holiday, anniversary or otherwise. However, she was and did much more. She and Wimp enjoyed traveling the world, spending weekends at the lake, camping with friends and racing Jeeps back in the day. Shirley had a fierce love for preserving life's moments. Every trip, celebration, and gathering was carefully documented in photos, each one labeled on the back with dates, names, and memories. These meticulously handwritten notes now offer the family a treasured timeline of the moments that shaped their lives. She filled her days with simple joys like making her famous chocolate gravy and punch, embroidering, and playing bingo. Her beautiful smile lit up any room she entered and she will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt, co-worker and friend to all.

Shirley was preceded in death by her mother and father Otho & Gladys Mathes, her siblings Louise Mathes, Kennith Mathes (Erma), Guy Mathes (Joyce), and Doris Freeman (Willie).

Shirley is survived by her children, Chris Parker (Krissy) of Lesterville, and Tracy Maize (Lester) of Farmington; her grandchildren Parker Maize (Morgan) of Farmington, Aaron Maize (Abby) of Fredericktown, Sydney Parker of Park Hills, Nick Parker (Kylie) of Park Hills, and Hanna O'Bryan (Zane) of Park Hills, her great grandchildren, Claire and Caroline Maize, Avery Parker and Walter Maize.

She is also survived by one sister, Lavawn Sencibaugh (Jim) of Lesterville, and many other family and friends who will miss her deeply.

May her memory be a blessing, and may we carry forth her legacy of love and compassion in all that we do. As she continues to worship Jesus. Dear Shirley, your light will forever shine brightly in our hearts.

Visitation: Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10 AM – 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 2 PM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman assisted by Pastor Mitch Bryant

Burial: Lesterville Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Parker Maize, Aaron Maize, Nick Parker, Zane O'Bryan, Tony Lee and Alan Freeman

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Fellowship Baptist Church

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri