Shirley Jo Larkins
July 20, 2020
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Shirley Larkins, 67, passed away on July 20, 2020, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 13, 1953, to James and Virginia Stoker.
Shirley retired from Mainstream Living after more than 25 years of service.
Shirley is survived by her siblings, Linda Johnson, Debra (Dave) Kane, Kathy (Dale) Zimmerle, and George Stoker (Brenda Lundgren); caregiver and special niece, Rhonda Stoker; nephews and nieces, Shawn, Robin, Melanie, Adriene, Jon, Jim, Ben, Josh, Rhonda, Stormy, Robert, Richele, Angela and many great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Virginia; brother, David Stoker; and her beloved cat and best friend, Spooky.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday evening from 5-7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Shirley.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ted Jenkins
07/28/2020
I worked with Shirley at Mainstream Living, she was a caring, warm, down to earth woman with a huge heart that cared about so many people and would do anything she could to brighten their day. She will be greatly missed by all, but will forever live on in our hearts and minds! I am so very sorry for your family's loss.
God Bless, Ted, Sarah and Cassie Jenkins
Kris Eastman and Traci Miner
07/27/2020
We worked with Shirley at Mainstream Living. We are so sorry for your loss.
Shari VanGundy
07/24/2020
I worked with Shirley for many years at Headstart. I hadnot seen her in awhile and my heart is just breaking. What a giving woman! Poor Spooky will miss his mama??
Dawn Spidle
07/23/2020
So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing always liked running into her at different places. She was the cook at Head Start when I was a lot younger.Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Karen Mason Williams
07/22/2020
I am so sorry for the loss of Shirley. We grew up together, rode the bus to school together, were in Campfire girls together. She was always very quiet, but she was so sweet. I know she leaves a void that cannot be filled, but she is now whole and rejoicing with her Savior.
KATHERINE LARKINS
07/22/2020
As I share in your sorrow, my prayers go out to all of Shirley's friends & family. May God grant you peace,comfort,and ease the pain of your loss. I wish I could be with you all as you honor Shirley. She will be greatly missed.