Shirley June

Justice

Shirley June Justice, daughter of the late Glenn Haywood and Mable Ruth (Brawley) Haywood, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on April 8, 1935. She departed this life at Country Meadows in Park Hills, Missouri, on June 21, 2026, at the age of 91.

On September 26, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, Shirley was united in marriage to John Justice and to this union three children were born. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2001. Shirley later married Bill Swyres on September 17, 2016. He also preceded her in death on March 17, 2021. Shirley was a member of the Ellington United Methodist Church. She loved singing in the choir and attending the Methodist Women's Circle. Shirley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6043. She was a substitute teacher at Ellington School for 10 years. Shirley enjoyed swimming, embroidering, reading, music, dancing and traveling.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, John Justice, her second husband, Bill Swyres, one son, Jerome "Jerry" Martin Justice, one daughter, Sheree Janice Hayes, and two sisters, Janet Reuter and Glenna Woolf.

Shirley is survived by one son, Terry Eugene Justice of Arnold, Missouri, three stepchildren, Laurie (David) Martin, Wayne (Betsy) Swyres, David (Abby) Swyres all of Ellington, Missouri, 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Shirley will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Friday, June 26, 2026, 3-4 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 4 PM

Minister: Evangelist David Swyres

Burial: Ellington City Cemetery

Pallbearers: David Martin, David Swyres, Wayne Swyres, Chad Swyres, Bryson Martin and Dylan Martin

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the Ellington Nutrition Center or Ellington United Church

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri