Shirley (Wilson) Bellinger, 72, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. She was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Dundas, Illinois, to Buford and Esther Wilson.

She graduated from East Richland High School in 1962 in Olney, IL, then married Robert "Bob" Bellinger June 10, 1962, in Olney.

She worked for several years at the Montgomery Ward store. In 1969, Bob and Shirley moved to Tucson, Ariz. and later moved to Las Vegas to help establish the US Home Corp division and helped establish RA Homes of Las Vegas. They then owned BR Homes in Las Vegas which was formed in 1992. Shirley loved animals very much, especially her beloved pets.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bob in 2002, after enjoying 40 wonderful years together. Shirley's dream of being reunited with Bob again is now being fulfilled.

Shirley is survived by her niece, Peggy Smith; great-nephews, Charlie and Zane Smith; sister-in-law, Sharon Phillips; and stepsister, Barbara Fagetti.

Graveside service at Palm Memorial Park-Northwest.

Las Vegas Review-Journal (NV) -  Sunday, April 16, 2017