Shirley Jean Colbert,84, of Hawk Point, MO, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1938 in Vandalia, MO to Elbern Dias  and Ora Lucille (Benn) Dowell. Shirley  attended the local schools with her siblings. She and Harold "Sonny" Colbert met at a local dance and after he courted her a bit, they were united in marriage on April 5, 1957 in Vandalia, MO. To this union were born two beautiful daughters; Kim and Karla. Shirley got a job at the garment factory when she was 16 and also go her own apartment. She was a hardworking, independent woman. She was an excellent homemaker and farmer's wife. Shirley supplemented the family income while working at the U.S. Display Company and most important she helped raise many grandkids and great-grandkids. She lost her husband "Sonny' when she was only 49,  but she kept the family going and was always the matriarch of the family. Shirley loved taking care of her yard; mowing, flowers and always making sure it looked well taken care of. She was an talented cook and baker, nobody ever went away hungry from her house. Shirley watched cooking shows and Bob Ross shows on Channel 9 for entertainment. She often took care of her neighbors, fixing meals and helping out wherever needed. Shirley loved animals and was often the babysitter for different animals , during family member's vacations. When Sonny was alive they loved to go to dances and spend time with family and friends. Her house was spotless , Shirley was a homebody and was always happy to visit or cook for her guests. She was a witty, sassy lady , who did not mince words! Shirley will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her two daughters; Kim and husband Jerry Miller of Silex, MO, Karla and husband Shawn Miller of Hawk Point, MO, grandchildren; Natalie (Nick) Crawford of Silex, MO, Tristan and wife Kayla Miller of Troy, MO, Melanie Miller of St. Charles, MO, Kailey and wife Lilley Miller of Hawk Point, MO, great-grandchildren; Rylie and Beau Crawford and Hadley Miller, one sister; Debbie (Kenny) Haddock of Vandalia, MO, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, "Sonny" and siblings.

The  visitation is  scheduled from 10a.m. until 1p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom HAWK POINT CHAPEL, on Main St., Hawk Point, MO

Funeral service scheduled at 1p.m. also on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 at the McCoy-Blossom HAWK POINT CHAPEL.  Rev. John Thrower to officiate.

Interment to follow in the Olney Cemetery, Olney.

Memorials- St. Jude's Children's Hospital c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory

Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com