Shirley Ann Mattingly

Shirley Ann Mattingly, 85, of St. Mary, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 11, 1941 in Belgique, MO, to Elmer J. and Lorene (Streiler) Evans. Shirley and Delano W. Mattingly were married on June 7, 1958. Delano preceded her in death on January 24th, 2014. Shirley was a faithful member of Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer and a member of the Ladies Sodality. She worked at Gilster-Mary Lee and the International Shoe Company. She was a great cook; and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing bingo. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Her life was centered on her faith and her family, and she took great pride in caring for and spending time with those she loved. She is survived by her ten children: Leonard (Jenny) Mattingly of Perryville, Brenda (Leonard) Ellis of Huntsville, TX, Susan (Matt) Jenkins of Cape Girardeau, Rosalie (Michael) Blechle of St. Louis, Edward (Nancy) Mattingly of Pevely, Donna (Jerry) Woods of Festus, Rose Mary (Jeff) Weibrecht of Perryville, Patricia (Luke) Borders of DeSoto, Ronald (Meghan) Mattingly of St. Mary, and Kimberly (Troy) Pratt of DeSoto; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Garris and Dolores Routon both of Crosstown. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; four brothers, Robert, Roy, Raymond, and Elmer; and two sisters, Rosedell Mitchell and Jeanette Bohnert; and stepfather Velmer Mehner. Shirley will be remembered for her strong faith, loving heart, and dedication to her family. Her legacy of love and faith will continue through the many lives she touched. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville, MO from 3 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 10:15 a.m., with the Rosary being prayed at 9 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer with Rev. Gerald Blessing officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Shirley Ann Mattingly

March 11, 1941 - March 11, 2026