Shirley Rosella Wells' Obituary
Shirley Rosella Wells, age 84, of Marshall, IL passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Paris Hospital, Paris, IL. She was born August 7, 1935 in Flat Rock, IL the daughter of Thurman Stevenson and Addie Phipps Stevenson. In January 1954 she married Eugene Wells; he passed away on September 8, 1992. Survivors include her children, Gary Wells (Joanie) of North Carolina; Mike Wells (Carol) of Effingham IL; Karen Littlejohn (Ted) of Paris, IL; Diane Rickleman of Mattoon, IL; Lisa Ligget (Darrel) of Marshall, IL and Carolyn Littlejohn (Don) of Paris, IL; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons, Robert E. "Bobby Wells and Rick Wells and several siblings. Mrs. Wells was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Paris, IL. She enjoyed watching TV, sewing, crossword puzzles, fishing and spending time with her family. Private family services will be held at Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with burial to follow in Bennett Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Greenwell Funeral Home, PO Box 387, Martinsville, IL 62442. To view the full obituary, send condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral Service Friday, August 16, 2019 Email Details Private family services will be held at Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with burial to follow in Bennett Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL.
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