Shirley E. Sword Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley E. Sword of Ashton, Illinois, who departed this world on September 28, 2025 at the age of 84. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley E. Sword to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Nelson and Leurita Nelson (Weir); her daughters, Dorothy Jean and Jeneen Troxel; and her brothers, Darrald, Oscar and LeRoy.
She is survived by: her husband Lyle Sword; her children, Jan Troxel of Ashton, IL, Deanna Hippele of Munich and Dayna Troxel of Ashton, IL; and her siblings, LaVonne Porter of Paris, France, Myron Nelson of Belleville, IL and Kenneth Nelson of Madison, WI. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
