Shirley Ray Pawsey, 92, Kansas City, MO, formerly of Hamilton and Nettleton, MO, passed away on January 6, 2021, at the New Mark Care Center in Kansas City.

Shirley was born on December 25, 1928, in St. Joseph, MO., to Artie and Virginia (DeShon) Pugh.  She graduated from the Kidder, MO, high school.  Shirley was a co-owner of ITCO farm supply store in Hamilton with her husband and worked alongside him there many years.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grand-dogs.

Shirley married Robert H. "Bud" Pawsey on December 17, 1950, at the Kidder United Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death in 2018.  She was also preceded by her parents.

Survivors:  Daughter-Jan (Steve) Ulmer, Smithville, MO; Sister-Margie Gibson, Arkansas; and two grand-dogs-Baxter and Oaklee.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

A graveside inurnment service will be held later this Spring at Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.