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Shirley Russell

Shirley Russell

Aug 5, 1944 - Jan 22, 2022
Shirley Ann Russell August 5, 1944 – January 22, 2022

Shirley Ann Russell, 77, of Riverton, Wyoming passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Wind River Health Care in Riverton.

No services for will be held and cremation has taken place.

Shirley Ann Russell was born on August 5, 1944 to Virdie and Pearl (Alswerthor) Shaw in Casper, Wyoming.

Shirley grew up in Casper and moved to Riverton in the early 1960’s and had 3 sons, Karl Florence, Gregory Paul “GP” Florence and Dennis Florence. She later met and married Burdette “Bub” Russell. and was step-mother to Bub’s children Travis Russell, Teresa Mejorado and Trenna Russell, and grandmother to 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Shirley enjoyed sewing, crocheting, camping and rides on the side by side. She worked as a nurses aide at Riverton Manor and was a cook for Riverton High School.

Shirley is survived by her husband Bub Russel, sons; Karl (Susan) Florence, Gregory Paul “GP” Florence, Dennis (Karen) Florence and step-children; Travis Russell, Teresa Mejorado and Trenna Russell, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Brother John Shaw and Sisters Edna Summers and Doris Roggow and Sister-in-law Verlee Becker.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Pearl and Virdie Shaw and some of her brothers and sisters.

On line condolences can be made at Davisfh@wyoming.com Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Riverton, Wyoming.