Shirley Jean Patton

Shirley Jean Patton, age 77 was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Round Springs, Missouri to Earl and Hazel (nee-Campbell) Banks. Shirley was united in marriage to Vernon Hershel Patton on June 28, 1955 in Salem, Missouri. They celebrated 42 years of marriage before he passed away on January 27, 2008.
Shirley enjoyed singing and playing the banjo. She loved doing puzzles and going on float trips on the Current River. She also enjoyed being with her family, especially her great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon, her parents Earl and Hazel, one daughter Pamela North, two sisters Betty Boyet, Carol Smith and one brother John Banks.
Shirley is survived by one son James Rick Patton, three grandchildren Lori Belleville and husband Charles, Heather Engelage, Hector James Cisneros, two great grandchildren Chandler Belleville, Adriana Rodgers, one sister Kathleen Martin, two brothers Harold "Wendy" Banks, James "Kenny" Banks, one son in law Ivan North and wife Mary, many other relatives and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, Missouri. A second visitation will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Bradford Funeral Home in Summersville, Missouri. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2:00 pm also at Bradford Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Memorial donations are preferred to the American Cancer Society.