Shirley A. Geile

Shirley A. Geile, 81, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Riverview At The Park Care & Rehab Center in Ste. Genevieve, MO. She was born January 17, 1944 in Perryville to Wilbur and Anna Mae (Mattingly) Ruessler. Shirley and James W. Geile were married June 2, 1962 at Church of the Assumption in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2023. She was a member of the AmVets Post #94 and River Hills Eagles Lodge #4034 in Perryville. Shirley was of the catholic faith. Shirley worked as a stitcher at International Shoe Factory in Perryville and later at Prince Gardner in St. Mary. Lastly, she retired from TG USA where she worked in various departments. She loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens, sewing, bingo and sweets...she sure loved her sweets! But most of all she loved her time with Jimmy. He was her world besides her kids and grandkids. They would go camping every year and she would always say it was their time. Shirley always put everyone else before herself. She was a mother to every niece and nephew that would come around. She was quiet and hated her photo taken, but she sure was a beautiful woman inside and out. Shirley is loved and will be remembered for being a good mother, grandmother and homemaker. Survivors include son, Wesley (special friend Karri Moonier Kesterson) Geile of Perryville; daughter, Nicole (Bryon) Seabaugh of Perryville, MO; brother, Walter Ruessler of Festus, MO; five grandchildren, Joey (Jillynne) Geile, Alyssa (Dalton) Brewer, Holden (Paige) Stortz, Kelsey (fiancé Clayton Lawrence) Stortz, Jayden (Lincoln) Nortin; seven great-grandchildren, Lexiss Geile, Jersi Geile, Naivee Stortz, Beckham Brewer, River Lawrence, Parker Brewer, Bennett Nortin. She was preceded in death by her parents; love of her life, husband, James W. Geile; two brothers, Paul Ruessler, David Ruessler; two sisters, Betty Andrews, Loretta Hyde. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the River Hills Eagles Lodge #4034 in Perryville. Memorial contributions may be given for family use. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Shirley A. Geile

January 17, 1944 - November 27, 2025