Shirley Ann Batesel, age 85, passed away on February 25, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri.
She was born on July 6, 1939. Shirley dedicated her life to her family, who stood as her greatest pride and joy.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Camby Batesel; her son Tracey (Butch) Batesel and his wife Betsy; her daughter Laura Williams and her husband Kevin; five grandchildren, Timothy Pelc and his wife Jenna, Matthew Batesel and his wife Kelsey, Mallory Walker and her wife Kristin, Zachary Melvin and his wife Kirsten, and Morgan Williams; and eight great-grandchildren, McKennah, Addyson, Harper, Hollyn Batesel, Braden, Haley Pelc, Tyson Walker, and Rosie Melvin. She also leaves behind her niece Deana Wilson and brother-in-law Charlie Chapman.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, mother and father-in-law, sister Linda Chapman, and nephew Stevie Wilson.
A graveside service to honor and celebrate Shirley’s life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona, Missouri. Shirley’s life was a testament to the enduring love and bond of family, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
February 28, 2025 @ 4:18 pm
To the Batesel Families,
My Mother, Mrs. Ivene(Brickey)Cozort and I extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Shirley. Daily may God provide each of you comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace. We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Ivene(Brickey)Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 1, 2025 @ 12:20 pm
Butch and Betsy ,
I am so sorry for your loss.. If there’s anything I can do for you please don’t hesitate to call me .There’s really nothing I can say to you that will help you in your time of grief..Please let Jr. and the rest of your family know I’m so sorry for your loss..You all will be in my thoughts and prayers..Again I’m so sorry for your loss..
God Bless you all
March 1, 2025 @ 3:31 pm
Sonny and family,
I’m sorry we couldn’t make it for the service. But our thoughts are with you. Shirley was a good person to know for many reasons. She knew most of the people I went to school with, so she could always fill me in about what they were doing. At Mother’s funeral, Dorval and I were trying to straighten out Porter Wagner’s background, but it was Shirley who put us straight. It was always good to be able to talk to her–she had a great sense of humor and a wealth of knowledge about the area! We are poorer now after losing someone who knew us when we were younger.
Paul and Sarah