Shirley Mae Burns Obituary
The family of Shirley Mae Burns of Joliet, Illinois announces her passing on September 3, 2026. Shirley, born on October 12, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Mae Burns to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sarah Smeets and Robert Smeets; her husband Gene Burns; and her granddaughter Shannon Housman. She is survived by: her children, Gary Burns (Janet), Joyce Crowe (Steve), Debi Wason (Doug), Lori Strait (Curt) and Cindy Mata (Casimiro); her grandchildren, Gary Burns Jr., Tammy Evans (Donny), Angela Hernandez, Ashlee Housman, Mandy Bowers, Christi Dilday (Doug), Traci Alvarado, Sheena Chadd, Vincente Mata and Marissa Mata; and her great grandchildren, Garett Evans, Carlos Casillas, Angelo Casillas, Vanessa Casillas, Jasmine Lopez, Genaro Lopez, Jionni Burns, Jaxson Sugg, Jacob Sugg, Isaiah Coleman, Destiny Coleman, Malachi Coleman, Tyler Bradford, Justin Bradford, Alicia Stovall, Shun Stovall, Kailyn Stovall, Haydn Voss, Jesa Holzhauer, Jade Holzhauer, Gianna Mata and Luka Mata.
