Obituary: Shirley Woolison

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Private family funeral services were held for Shirley M. Woolison, 85, of Davenport. The Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, assisted the family with arrangements.

Mrs. Woolison died Friday, May 29, 2020, at ManorCare Utica Ridge, Davenport.

Shirley Syring was born March 25, 1935, in Bennett, the daughter of Fredrick and Martha (Edler) Syring.

She married Arthur Woolison on Jan. 21, 1951. He died March 13, 1994.

She worked as an accountant for McKay Music, retiring after 35 years of service.

Her hobbies were gambling, yard work, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her sons, Danny (Billie Jo) Woolison, Randy Woolison, and Terry (Denise) Woolison, all of Davenport; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Helen Ross, Wayne Syring, LaVern Syring, and Dorothy Grage; and a daughter-in-law, Debra Woolison.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.

Shirley Woolison, Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, obituary

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