Private graveside services for Shirley Mae Amyx, 83, Lawrence, KS will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born on September 13, 1936 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Sherman Raymer and Dora Ruth Osborne.
She was married to Thomas M. Amyx on October 28, 1952 in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2010.
Shirley worked as catalog manager for Montgomery Wards for many years and the Lawrence Board of Realtors until she retired in 2008. She and her husband, Tom owned Amyx Barber Shop until 1998.
Survivors include three sons, Mike Amyx, and wife, Marilyn, Jon Amyx, and wife, Carol, Ron Amyx, and wife, Betty all of Lawrence, KS; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, David Amyx in 2005.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorials in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Judy and Eric Smith says
Jon,
So sorry to read about your mother’s passing. You and all the Amyx family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greg L Simms says
To my dear friends, The Amyx Family…so very sorry for your loss.
The passing of your beloved Mother, Grandmother, and a friend to so many is sad.
Stay strong, and God Bless.
Greg, Candi, Lindsay Simms
Linda Lester says
Our thoughts are with all of the Amyx family.
Linda Lester
Lynn Metzger says
Mike, Susan and I were very sorry to hear of your loss.
George and Cheryl Hunsinger says
To the Amyx Boy. We were saddened to read about your mom in the paper this morning. What little I was around her she was a very pleasant person. I had forgotten, but I do now remember her at Montgomery Ward. Short story will be missed. You folks are in our thoughts and prayer, god bless you all.
Patty Supancic says
Amyx Family, I remember your Mother at Montgomery Wards working with my Mother. Shirley always enjoyed the baked goods Mom brought for her and your Dad. A wonderful lady.
Marilyn Figuieras says
Amyx Family,
I also remember your Mom from Montgomery Wards and in real estate. She was so full of life and always ready for the next adventure. Thank you for sharing her with us. Many kind thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Ellen Paulsen says
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. It is never easy to lose a parent. Strength and good thoughts sent to you.
Steven L. George says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Doris & LeRoy Bateson says
Mike and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Can remember every Memorial Day we would see Shirley at Memorial Park putting flowers on all of the Amyx graves. She was always so friendly with a smile on her face. She is now in a much better place and is now at peace.
John and Judy Jewell says
Amyx family….so sorry to hear about your mom. I do remember the good times on Rhode Island
Mark and Shanon Marks says
To the Amyx family, Mark and I send love and prayers for the loss of your mom. She was quite a lady. We know you will miss her greatly. Mark and Shanon Marks
Jan Roberts says
Amyx Family, sending love and deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother. The love of a mother is an unbreakable bond that will live on forever. You will always have her in your heart and her memory will remain amongst all who knew her 🌸
Bob & Betty says
We just heard about the loss of your mother. We are so sorry. We know how hard it is to loose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Amyx Stegall says
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May you find comfort during this time of sorrow and may warm memories enfold you.
Sally and Doug Baker says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times.
George Catt says
Dear Mike, Jon and family: My thoughts are with you at this trying time. George
Vicki Goff-Miller says
Amyx Family,
What a Beautiful lady, so Sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers
Sincerely Goff Family
Nancy Hedrick says
Ron,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
With Sincere Condolences,
Nancy Hedrick