Shirley J. Handley, 66, of Wathena, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Wathena Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Wathena, Kansas.
Shirley was born on May 18, 1958, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Rollie and Darlene Janice (Higbee) Stewart.
She worked for Wathena Schools as a custodian and nursing homes as a nursing aid.
Shirley married Lynn A. Handley on June 25, 1981. He survives of the home.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 infant siblings.
Additional survivors: children, Brian Bayer (Andrea), Ray Handley, and Stepdaughter, Christy Spear (Kyle). Grandchildren: Dakota, Rachael, Tyson and Ryleigh and great-grandchild, Aspen Kay. Siblings: Landes Stewart (Henny), Connie Bobby (Kenny) and Mark Stewart. Uncles: Gary Higbee and Virgil Stewart. Nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Service: 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 3, 2024 at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home, Wathena, Kansas.
Visitation: 1:00 P.M. 1 hour prior to service. Friends may call after 10:00 A.M. on Thursday.
Inurnment at a later date.
