Mary Francis Shearer Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Francis Shearer of Ames, Iowa on September 8, 2026. Mary Francis, born on June 26, 1931, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Francis Shearer to show support.
Mary Francis will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Mary Francis by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Mary Francis is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Mary Francis’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Ruby McCollum and Paul McCollum; her former husband Hoyt N. Acuff; her children, Katherine and Denzil; her husband Robert "Bob" D. Shearer; and her children, Charles, Howard, Cynthia, Deborah and Denise. She was also cherished by brother, three children, 5 stepchildren, 12 grandchildren and numerous great and great great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Women's Sports Foundation at http://www.womensportsfoundation.org. in loving memory of Mary.
