Jan Shirley *
Jan Shirley, age 70, of Athens, Illinois, passed away Monday April 24, 2017, peacefully at her residence.
She was born the daughter of Rudolph and Eileen Shockey of Petersburg, Illinois on July 6, 1946 at St. John’s hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
She attended Petersburg Harris High School and was a lifelong resident of Menard County. She worked as a bookkeeper for Balster Trucking and Donley Trucking for many years. She also had a vision of becoming a cosmetologist. In 1995, she enrolled at Lake Victoria Beauty Academy and went onto graduate. Soon after she opened Visions Unlimited Salon and Tanning in Athens and had recently retired. She enjoyed photography, and working with the community. Jan was also very proud mother and grandmother. She served the Athens community for 14 years as an active member of the City Council, and various committees within. Jan was also a member of the Zoning Board for 8 years.
She is survived by two sons, Scott Shockey (Anna Skeeters) and Aaron Shirley (Kerry Lowry); one sister, Sue (Mori) Fierce; two brothers, Jerry (Sandy) Shockey and Rodney Shockey and grandchildren, Brooke Shockey, Hali Shirley, Zane Shirley, Abby Shirley and Orion Lowry.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Robbie.
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