Hinds, Shirley F. Graham - 1935-2012

GRAHAM, HINDS, KEYSER, WELSEY, WILSEY

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 7/26/2024 at 10:38:16

Shirley Hinds passed away January 1, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Services will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Thursday, January 5, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 4 at Hamiltons South on SW 9th.
Shirley was born January 15, 1935, to Donald and Thelma Graham in Shadren, NE, and grew up and went to school in the Rapid City, SD area. She married Robert Hinds in 1952 and they moved to Des Moines in 1965 where she worked at Jonny's Vets Club until it closed in 1993. She continued to work in food services until she ended her career at Winston's in downtown Des Moines.
Shirley had many hobbies and past times, but her true passion was quilting. She was a long time member of Rather Bee Quilters and a proud member of the Red Hat Society. Shirley was loved by many for her quick wit and heart of gold, and will be missed by all.
Shirley is survived by her mother, Thelma Wilsey; sister, Gale Keyser; daughter, Christine Hinds; three brothers, Donnie, Billy and Kevin Graham; two grandsons, Rob and Christopher Hinds; and one great-grandchild, Mallory Hinds. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; father, Donald Graham; and step-father, Charles Welsey.
Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Rescue League in her name.
Published In Des Moines (IA) Register; Tuesday, January 3, 2012, Page 10B