Shirley Hilda Anderson

Shirley H. Anderson, 87, of DeWitt, formerly of Welton, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Fieldstone of DeWitt.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until the service time of 11:00 a.m. at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt.

Shirley was born September 14, 1935, in Clinton County, Iowa, to Otto and Louise (Sillman) Witt. She graduated from Delmar High School. In early years she worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa. She married George Anderson on October 16, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlotte. The couple settled in Welton where they raised their family and resided until 2015. Shirley worked at the Red Carpet, later purchasing it with George and calling it The Draft House. George preceded her in death on March 28, 2005. Shirley enjoyed embroidery, gardening, and puzzle books.

She is survived by her children, Cindy (Tom) Murphy of Long Grove, Kevin (Tiffany) Anderson of Summerfield, Florida, Keith (Bryci) Anderson of DeWitt, and Tracy (Lisa) Anderson of Long Grove; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, George (Bonnie) Witt, and sister-in-law, Ruth Witt; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Betty Zerrien, Margery Scholl, and Pat Smith, her brother, Junior Witt, and a grandson, Travis George Anderson.

Arrangements are in the care of Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. Condolences may be expressed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com

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