Funeral services for Betty Larsen Shirley of Vaiden will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 26 at Vaiden Baptist Church, with burial following in Hopewell Cemetery in Vaiden. Rev. Leon Holly, Rev. Luke Pogue, and Rev. John Staszefski will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Frank Robbins, Chris Robbins, Jeramy Shirley, Luke Pogue, Chet Pogue, and John Goodson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 25, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Oliver Funeral Home in Winona; and Monday, August 26, from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Vaiden Baptist Church.
Betty Larsen Shirley, 91, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her home in Vaiden. She was born to Chris and Ella Peterson Larsen in Wyeville, Wisconsin on April 27, 1933. She was a retired seamstress and homemaker who was also active in her community. She was a member of the Live Wires and Homemakers Club, was a former 4-H leader, and drove a school bus. She was a longtime active member of Vaiden Baptist Church where she served in several areas such as: former GA’s teacher, making sweet tea for all church luncheons and events, and serving her famous carrot cake, which was rumored to be the best in all of Carroll County.
She is survived by five daughters, Ann Robbins of Hernando, Patsy Stewart of Oakland, Marsha Burrell of Vaiden, Linda Pogue (Matt) of Tomnolen, and Sandy Goodson (Ken) of Grenada; son, Jerry Shirley of Vaiden; sister, Alice Kitzman of Nevada; brother, Don Larsen of Wisconsin; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Shirley; daughter, Beverly Shirley; and two brothers, Duane Larsen and Robert Larsen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hopewell Cemetery Fund, 29 CR 30, Vaiden, MS 39176.
We loved Mrs. Shirley. She was a very special lady and did alterations for us plus she made all the drapes in our lake house at Spring Lake. We enjoyed visiting with her when we stopped by to visit on our way home from doctor’s appointments in Jackson. She certainly loved her family and told us about them. God bless you all. Alma and Bruce Parham, Greenwood, MS
What deepest sympathy for the family. ❤️
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of the family for God’s peace and strength during this time of loss. My sincere condolences.
Prayers to the family for your loss. Mrs. Betty was the kindest lady, always with a smile on her face.
I loved very much. So sorry for your loss.
We are praying for your loss . Ms Betty was deeply loved