Shirley J. Chute, 87, of Meredosia, IL, passed into her Heavenly home Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, at The Grove in Jacksonville.

She was born July 29, 1936, west of White Hall, in Greene County, the only child of Curtis L. and E. Lorene (Cummins)

Edwards. She married Marion C. Chute at Central Baptist Church in Jacksonville on Aug. 2, 1953, and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2005.

She is survived by three sons, Roger (Linda) of Tennessee, Robyn (Amelia) of Texas, and Randy (Susan) of Kentucky; seven grandchildren, David of Tennessee, Jonathan of Virginia, IL, Dennis of Tennessee, Nicolas of Oklahoma, James (Bailey) of Kentucky, Rachel of Kentucky, and Taylor of Tennessee; and five great grandchildren, Bronx, Kagen, Jericho, Jaycie, and Blakley. She is also survived by a special former daughter-in-law, Patty of Tennessee, and a devoted niece, Jenny (companion, Darren Bangert) of Meredosia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one grandson, Nathan.

Mrs. Chute was a graduate of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, class of 1953. She was a member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church in Jacksonville since 1959, where she served as church clerk and nursery director, as well as other positions. She remained active in the church until her health deteriorated. She was proud to be a part of the group of oldest members who participated in the burning of the most recent mortgage of the church debt. She was a former member of the Meredosia Junior Women's Club. Shirley worked at S.S. Kresge and was also a member of the Retail Clerks Union. She took an active part on the family farm where she enjoyed caring for the animals, especially the Polled Hereford Cattle herd. Mrs. Chute lived her entire life in a 25-mile radius of Jacksonville. She loved the changing of the seasons and being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 am Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia, with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday at the Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church or Meredosia Rescue Squad. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.