Shirley Ann Zamrzla, 84, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Communities of Wildwood, Joplin, Missouri. She was born January 10, 1935 to Charles and Ruby Smith in Joplin and attended Joplin High School.
In 1952 she married Bobby J Young and they had four children, Teresa, Timothy, John and Jeffrey.
After divorcing, she later married Lawrence V. Zamrzla December 16, 1968 and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They had one son, Tony. Shirley and Larry made their home in Salina, Kansas for many years until 2010 when they moved to Carl Junction, Missouri.
Survivors include her spouse, Larry; daughter, Tere Witters (Lynn), sons , John Young (Debra), Jeff Zamrzla and Tony Zamrzla; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; her sister, Sally Jarrett and brother, Steve Smith; her sisters-in-laws, Virginia Clapp, Jeanette Zamrzla, Nadine Smith, and Donna Smith; many nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her son, Tim; her parents; her sister, Sandy Hood; and brother, Charles “Chuck” Smith; her parents-in-law, Edith and Anthony Zamrzla and brothers-in-law, Bob Jarrett, Gene Clapp and Bruce Zamrzla.
Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, sewing and collecting angels and playing with their dogs.
Honoring her request, cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., December 4, 2019 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 26000 Locust Rd., Webb City, Missouri. Interment is planned at a later date.Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
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