Shirley Arlene Thurber Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Arlene Thurber of Alexandria, Indiana, born in Anderson, Indiana, whose life came to an end on February 17, 2026 at the age of 75, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Arlene Thurber to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Beemer and Hazel Beemer (Johnson); her stepfather Harold Holliday; her son Trent Cox; and her sisters, Bonnie Crawford and Janet Absher.
She is survived by: her husband John Thurber; her children, Troy Cox (Shelly) of Greenwich, Ohio, John Thurber II of Davenport, Laura Jackson (Kerry) of Alexandria, Jennifer Perry of Alexandria, Angela Smiley (Brandon) of Ridgeville and Anne Otto (Joshua) of Anderson; her grandchildren, Bethany Bracken, Braden Cox, Jordan McClure (Zach), Alexis Jackson, Paul Jackson (Chelsi), Jordan Jackson (Sarah), Lillian Thurber, Grayson Thurber, Nigel Thurber, Rebekah Breeden (Mason), Bailey Fair (Sean), Alexandra Perry, Jenna Otto, Aubree Perry (Jason), Willow Basso, Domonic Cox and Kholt Cox; her great grandchildren, Phenex, Maya, Case, Quinn, Jason, Madison, Payson, Jaxson, Harper, Shiloh, Kohen, Kayden and Aria; her nephew Jim Levi (Tammy); and her great-nephew Wade Levi.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association with envelopes available at the funeral home.
