Carol Bernice Shirkey Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carol Bernice Shirkey of Qulin, Missouri, born in New Madrid, Missouri, who passed away on September 21, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Carol had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Carol may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fonnie Parker and Sarah Sanders Parker. She is survived by: her husband Chester Shirkey of Dexter, Missouri; her children, Richard Van Shirkey of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Valorie McMeans (Kirk) of Qulin, Missouri; her siblings, Larry Parker of Bloomfield, Kevin Parker of Dexter, Missouri, Sue Henson of Puxico, Missouri and Phyllis Gregory of Puxico, Missouri; and her grandchildren, Sarah Keel (Corey) of Cape Girardeau and Kyle McMeans (Gabriele) of Qulin, Missouri. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Mathis Funeral Home (113 W Crumb Ave, Bernie, MO 63822). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Mathis Funeral Chapel (113 W Crumb Ave, Bernie, MO 63822).
