In loving memory of Shirley A. Poulter (Liberty, Illinois), born in La Harpe, Illinois, who departed this world on April 20, 2024 at the age of 88. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Fred Howe and Dorothy Howe (Johnson); her husband Rodney M. Poulter; her grandson Ryan Lease; and her siblings, Betty Brewer (Kenneth), Barbara Walters-Logan and Frederick Howe (Brener Hannel).

She is survived by : her children, Pamela Sue White (Bill) of Liberty, IL, Debra Kay Lease (Bob) of Liberty, IL, Brad W. Poulter (Jan) of Liberty, IL and Patricia Ann Huddleston (Cliff) of Liberty, IL; her grandchildren, Monica Maple (Carl), Tiffany Kennedy (Keith), Bobby Lease (Robin), Lucas Lease (Kathy), Matthew Poulter (Somer), Andrew Poulter (Natalie), Sarah Miller (Adam) and Jessica Douglas (Brenton); her great grandchildren, Emily, Evan Maple, Taylor, Brandon, Aaron, Gabriel Lease, Nathan, Nicholas, Nora Poulter, Rocco Hannel, Caleb Huddleston, Carson Douglas, Jacob and Zachary Miller; her brother Richard Howe (Ruby); and her sister-in-law Pat Howe.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Liberty Christian Church (102 Park St, Liberty, IL 62347). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's St. Louis.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home