Shirley M. (Hamilton) Comerford, 86, of Peoria, Illinois, peacefully went to her final resting place on Thursday, March 12th, 2020 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Shirley was born May 21, 1933 to Luther and Bernice Hamilton in Tamaroa, IL. She married Lawrence "Larry" Comerford on April 27, 1957 in Peoria.

She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, infant son Mark, daughter, Kim, sister Idelle, and her parents.

Surviving her are four siblings, Dee (Sharon) Hamilton of Heyworth, IL, Craig (Toy) Hamilton of Seneca, IL, Carol (Gabby) Hamilton of Cheshire, England, and John (Chris) Hamilton Camrose, of Alberta Canada. She is also survived by her children, Rex (Jackie) Comerford of Princeville, IL, Cheri Board of Washington, IL, Derek (Lori) Comerford of Beaufort, SC and Suzanne (Rich) Sims of Ft. Myers, FL. Shirley also has ten grandchildren as well as six great grandchildren.

Shirley graduated from Olney High School in 1951, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force. Later in life, Shirley enjoyed working with her husband running the local Whirlpool Service franchise company. Her joys in life were rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

A Funeral Service was held at Resurrection Mausoleum Chapel in Peoria, IL.  Cremation Rites accorded and entombment of cremains in Resurrection Mausoleum.

Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - Friday, March 13, 2020