"My Deepest Sympathy to her Family and Friends. I had the pleasure of working with Shirley at JCRHC for many years. "
In loving memory of
Shirley Ann Mommsen
August 17, 1937 - November 30, 2020
Shirley A. Mommsen, 83, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday morning, November 30, 2020, at Crestridge Nursing Home in Maquoketa, Iowa, from complications of CoVid 19 Pneumonia.
A private family graveside service and burial will be held at Lost Nation, Iowa Cemetery. Cremation rites have been accorded. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Shirley Ann Mommsen was born on August 17, 1937 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Ralph and Anna (Kramer) Mommsen. She was a 1956 graduate of Maquoketa High School. She had worked as a nurse's aide at the Jackson County Public Hospital in Maquoketa from September 11, 1958 until retiring on November 24, 2002. In her spare time, she loved quilting.
Those left to honor her are special friends, David and Lisa Clark of Iowa City, IA; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Camp Courageous of Iowa or to a charity of the donor's choice.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of support or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Shirley was kind and sweet to me. I delivered a newspaper to her for a few years as a teenager. I also had the privilege of being her neighbor across from her on S Main Street as a child. She will be missed."
"Shirley was kind and sweet to me. I delivered a newspaper to her for a few years as a teenager. I also had the privilege of being her neighbor across from her on S Main Street as a child. She will be missed."
"Such a wonderful woman--so caring and pleasant--always willing to take a minute to visit. She will be fondly remembered."
"I too worked with Shirley as a nursing assistant from 1965-1972 when I graduated from nursing school. She was a sweetheart and I always enjoyed working with her. I have no doubt that the Lord was standing at the gates with His arms wide open saying ? Welcome Home , my good and faithful servant. ?"
"I also worked with Shirley at the hospital. She was a very hard worker with compassion. Later I talked with her every week at Clover Ridge. I remember how thrilled she was to own her first car! I?ll miss you, Shirley."
"I am so sad to learn that my friend Shirley, died of Covid pneumonia. I worked along side her at the hospital for many years, also. It takes a strong, caring person to work as a CNA, and then go home to care for her aging mother. RIP Shirley."
"Shirley was always smiling and had an upbeat outlook on life when we would visit in the hallways of Clover Ridge. She was always excited to show me the latest pictures of Lisa\'s grandchildren. Shirley was a lovely lady and she was so happy to have Lisa and her family in her life. Lisa - thank you and your entire family for including Shirley in your lives."
"Shirly has been special to me for many years. She always had a smile for me and we discussed many things she had on her mind. Shirly was a hard worker and her work could be trusted. She cared for her Mother for many years and had a great amount of love to give to any one who needed it. Rest in peace Shirley. Gloria Jorgensen"
"I worked with Shirley at the hospital mostly in OB for several years. A hard worker loving all the babies and Moms. May she rest in peace."
"Such a caring person. She loved all the little babies and taking care of the mother?s too. Rest In Peace Shirley. Barb Mc Cray"