Shirley M. Leird

Shirley Maxine Leird, age 92, of Allerton, IL passed away on December 2, 2021.

Joines Funeral Home in Newman, IL will handle arrangements. There will be a graveside service at the GAR Cemetery in Homer, IL on December 11th at 10:00 am. With Reverend Clyde Snyder officiating.

Mrs. Leird was born on January 19,1929. She was the daughter of Virgil and Ethel Taylor. She married John Leird on November 27, 1949 at the Homer Methodist Church. She was a member of the Allerton Methodist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law Shirley B. Taylor; two nieces Luann (Bill) Nanneman of Columbia, MO and Kimberly (Steve) Welborn of Kildeer IL; several great nieces and nephews; and longtime friends Angie Ruwe and Ron Brewer.

She was preceded in death by her husband John Leird, brothers Max Taylor and Larry Taylor, sister-in-law Shirley Lou Taylor, and nephew Tim Taylor.

She went to Lost Grove country school and Homer High School. She attended beautician school in Champaign and operated a beauty shop in her home for several years. Shirley and her mother owned a ladies clothing store in Homer. She worked as a bookkeeper for Allerton Implement. She enjoyed sewing and even made wedding dresses.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Allerton Methodist Church, Homer GAR cemetery or Homer American Legion

The family would like to invite everyone to lunch immediately following the service which will be at the Lincoln Street Lounge in Broadlands, IL.

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