Shirley Davis

Shirley Yvonne Davis, age 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at her residence in Pleasant Hill.

Shirley was born October 22, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Roberta Reasoner. She was the oldest of seven children. Shirley worked as a seamstress in multiple tailor shops, clothing factories, and bridal shops. She loved crafting of all types from sewing to making jewelry to making decorations of all kinds. Her beloved family meant everything to her. She invested herself in all her family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Richard Starrett, Diana (Jake) Guile, and Rebekah Bailey; siblings, Katie Koop, Shari Stark, and Richard Reasoner; 14 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, James and Roberta Reasoner; husband, Dennis; and her siblings, Marilyn Hensen, James Reasoner, Jr., and Keith Reasoner.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Due to the influence of Covid-19, we appreciate the public’s cooperation in being mindful of the 10 person or less ruling at this time. We will accommodate everyone’s wishes to pay their respects to the family, and respectfully remind the public to be timely to enable us to facilitate this. Cremation will follow the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Shirley.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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