Shirley Ann "Downs" Handling's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2026 in Brighton, Illinois

Shirley Ann "Downs" Handling

January 23, 1935 - May 11, 2026 (91 years old)

Brighton, Illinois

Shirley Ann "Downs" Handling's obituary , Passed away on May 11, 2026 in Brighton, Illinois

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Anderson Family Funeral Home

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Shirley Ann "Downs" Handling

January 23, 1935 - May 11, 2026 (91 years old)

Brighton, Illinois

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In loving memory of Shirley Ann Handling of Brighton, Illinois, who departed this world on May 11, 2026 at the age of 91. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Ann Handling to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shirley had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Shirley may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Downs and Elizabeth Downs (Coleman); her husband Francis Handling; and her brother Jack Handling (Louise). She is survived by: her son Jack Handling of Brighton; her sister Jean Mandorca (Colin) of Brighton; and her brother-in-law Robert Handling (Joyce) of Brighton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

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Anderson Family Funeral Home



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