Shirley McGarvey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2026-04-17T21:00:00
End: 2026-04-18T00:00:00
Location: St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Shirley McGarvey of Traer, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 89, on April 9, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley McGarvey to show support.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Shirley find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service

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Apr 17

Visitation

St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
1435 E Eagle Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Apr 18

Visitation

St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
1435 E Eagle Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Apr 18

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St. Mary's of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
1435 E Eagle Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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