BARRETT, Shirley Ella 1936-2008

BARRETT, OVAITT

Posted By: K. Kittleson
Date: 11/2/2008 at 10:33:01

Service:
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Hauser Funeral Home
1205 South Main
Charles City, IA 50616

Shirley Barrett, 72, of Charles City, died Friday, October 31, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City.

Shirley Ella Barrett was born July 7, 1936, at Marble Rock, the daughter of William and Nettie “Elizabeth” (Ovaitt) Barrett. She received her education from the Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Charles City.

Shirley worked as a home health caregiver and then at the Salsbury Baptist Home until she retired. She enjoyed family visits, listening to country music, watching figure skating and reality television programs. Shirley will be remembered for her sense of humor, for being a good listener, and always being there for her family.

Living family members include a brother, Joseph (Janice) Barrett of Charles City; a brother-in-law, Orval Walton of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John “Jack” Barrett; three sisters, Joann Barrett, Pat Ries and Jane Walton.

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