Shirley Travis Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Travis of Decatur, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on December 26, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Travis to show support.
Though Shirley may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Shirley touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Merle Keith McCurdy and Lucille Eulela McCurdy (Dilley); her husband John E. Travis, Sr.; and her granddaughter Bethany Heck. She is survived by: her children, John Travis, Jr. (Barbara) and Janet Loehr (Michael J.); and her grandchildren, Amanda Shouse (Phillip), Chris Heck, Kim Huff and Harrison Meaux III. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren.
