"So sorry to learn that Cousin Shirley had passed away. My brother, Ted, would often talk about the good times when she & cousins Neal & Gerald would play softball when all the families came out to the farm in the summer. Keep good memories close, Betty (Miller) Gebhardt"
In loving memory of
Shirley M. Nugent Henning
March 31, 1937 - June 10, 2021
Shirley M. Nugent Henning, 84, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa.
A private graveside service and burial celebrating Shirley's life will be held on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa. A public visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.
Shirley Marie Gilmore was born on March 31, 1937, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Ralph and Selma (Miller) Gilmore. In her early years she was educated in Elwood and then graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1955. She married Walter "Wally" Nugent on June 30, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Two children were born to this union, Brenda and Brent. Walter preceded her in death on February 17, 1969. In September of 1972, she married Ronnie Henning and one child, Brian was born to this union. Ronnie preceded her in death in April of 1978.
Shirley had worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa for a short time prior to her marriage to Walter. She then became a housewife and farmed with "Wally" until his death. Upon his passing, she worked for Hermes Auto and Upholstery and JCPenney's until her retirement.
Shirley enjoyed bird watching, fishing, and watching sports, especially basketball and the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Brenda (Vern) Hermes of Maquoketa, IA, Brent (Sheila) Nugent of Maquoketa, IA, and Brian Henning of Maquoketa, IA; 4 grandchildren, Jolene (Mathias) Dague, Michael (Emily) Hermes, Megan (James) Mead, and Deidra (Aaron) Koppes; and 5 great-grandchildren with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter, and her husband Ronnie.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Shirley M. Nugent Henning memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
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"Bopper and all of Shirley?s family, We were very sad to hear of Shirley?s death. We send prayers for peace and comfort at this sad time. Ruth and ?Pops? (Dave) Jost"
"Brian, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you. Laura Cavanagh"
"Brian and family, You have my deepest sympathy. She was a very special lady. "
"Brian, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"My Sympathies to Shirley's family. Cherish the Love shared and the Memories made, for these keep our loved ones with us forever in our heart."
"Brenda My sympathy on the loss of you mom."
"So very sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy is extended to all of Shirley's family."
"Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her being at our high school basketball games and cheering along with our cheerleaders from the stands."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Brenda and Vern Hermès, Brent and Sheila, and Brian and families on the loss of their mother. "
"Brian, Our thoughts and prayers to you during this time. Valerie and I have many fond memories of your mom when we visited in the office. She was a very nice person and a faithful patient. God bless."
"Brian, so sorry to read of your mother?s passing! "