Shirley Jean Birk Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Jean Birk of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, whose life came to an end on August 24, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Jean Birk to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sidney F. Hornback and Virginia Lynch Hornback; her husband Charles E. Birk; her sons, Charles E. Birk, Jr. and Gary Birk; her great grandchild Chasity Gathright; and her siblings, Jerry, Gary, Harry, Wayne, Joe, Rex, Marty Hornback, Patsy Poucher and Betty Edwards.
She is survived by: her daughter Gena Oxford (Raymond) of McClure, Illinois; her daughter-in-law Yvonne Birk (late Gary) of Tamms; her sister Rita Wright (Wayne) of Bloomfield, Missouri; her grandchildren, Carmen, Kyle Birk, Derek McNelly (Erika), Jessica Bigham, Jordan Oxford and Kara Green (Scott); her great grandchildren, Breyden, Bracelee Martin, Juliana, Devon, Daelan McNelly, Jayleah, Jacelynn, Jentry Bigham, Harlow and Posie Oxford; and her grandchild Baby McNelly.
If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests St. Andrew Lutheran Church Mission Fund.
