Sikeston, MO: Shirley Jean Colvin, 93, of Sikeston, Mo., formerly of Martinsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Delta South Nursing Care in Sikeston, Missouri.
She was born April 24, 1929 in St. Joseph, Missouri to John and Blondelle Riche Heller of Cosby, Missouri.
Shirley was a graduate of Savannah, Missouri High School.
Shirley married Russell Colvin on November 21, 1951 at Cosby, Missouri. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1993.
She enjoyed her flowers, cooking, baking and sports. She was fiercely devoted to her daughters, grandchildren and family.
Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Chuck) Pobst of Sikeston, Missouri and Cathy Colvin of Bethany, Missouri; a sister, Nola (Dean) Ferguson of Cosby, Missouri; three brothers, Richard (Marilyn) Heller of St. Joseph, Missouri, Jewell Dale Heller of Cosby, Missouri and Fred Heller of Cosby, Missouri; four grandchildren, Stacia Colvin of Fort Worth, Texas, Briana Colvin of Fort Worth, Texas, Matt (Adrian) Pobst of Oran, Missouri, Chris (Angie) Pobst of Sikeston, Missouri; 12 great-grandchildren, Dre Hester, Tre Hester and Micah Colvin of Fort Worth, Texas, Katie, Evan and Erin Pobst of Oran, Missouri, and Elijah, CJ, Sam, Jude and Henry Pobst of Sikeston, Missouri and Gavin Pobst, US Army; one great-great-granddaughter, Amari Hester of Fort Worth Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a sister, Charlene Coulter.
The family and close friends will gather to say goodbye at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Sons Funeral Home – Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.