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Monday, May 19, 2014
Blackford, Shirley
Shirley Blackford, 62, of Anamosa, formerly of Marion and Waterloo, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family. A time of remembrance and celebration of Shirley's life will be Sunday, Dec. 22, at Sally's On Broadway in Springville from 3 until 6 p.m.
Goettsch Funeral Home, Anamosa, is assisting the family.
Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.
Published Dec. 21, 2013 in The Gazette