Shirley Ann Willis' Obituary
Shirley Ann Willis
Okeechobee – Shirley Ann Willis, 86, passed away September 20, 2023.
Mrs. Willis was born in Lakeland, Florida on August 26, 1937, to the late Earl and Evelyn Harnage. She enjoyed a number of hobbies including fishing, knitting, arts and crafts, Bingo, the slots at the casino and dancing. She was a member of the Pajama Girls and VFW.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Lewis Willis, Sr.; and daughter, Tracy Willis. She is survived by her daughter, Valerie (Rusty) Vana; sons, Jim (Maggie) Ivey and Lewis Willis, Jr.; sister, Terri Byron; brothers, Rick Parker and Bill Rutledge; grandchildren, Jalayna Etheredge, Jackie Ivey and Jessie Ivey; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Landon, Ethan, Tracey, Jaden and Bryce.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 10-11 am at Gentry Morrison Southside Chapel, followed by services at 11 am. Interment will be at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland immediately following the chapel service.
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