Shirley J. Harrah
June 30, 1932 - November 24, 2022
Shirley J. Harrah, age 90, of Fremont
passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at home.
Shirley was born June 30, 1932 in Fremont to Fred and Florence 'Clevealand' Maxey. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1952. She married Eli Harrah on August 8, 1959 in Fremont. Shirley worked for Bosch and Lamb in Fremont and then Commercial Optical in Omaha. She then took time to raise their family before going to work at Brestwood Inn for many years.
Shirley was a 75 year member of the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont as well as a 35 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #200 Auxiliary in Fremont.
The greatest joy of Shirley's life was her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Survivors:
Husband - Eli of Fremont
Daughters - Robbin Wilson and Sandra Harrah both of Fremont
Son - Craig Harrah of Overland Park, KS.
Adopted Son - Edward English of Overland Park, KS.
Grandson - Steven (Chelsea) Wilson of Lincoln
Granddaughters - Jordan (Carl) Harrah of Omaha
Amber Wilson of Florida
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, step mother Ann Maxey and stepbrother Bill Daugherty.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Church or Donor's Choice. Visitation will be Tuesday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel from 3pm to 8pm with the family present 6pm to 8pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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