Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, February 15th, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Bill Horvath; devoted mother of Karen Margolis, Victoria (Rick) Jiles, Stacy Albers, and the late Bruce Horvath; adoring grandmother of Rebecca, Erica, Adam, Ricky, James, Taylor, Thomas, Tanner, Turner, Michaela, and Lucy; cherished great grandmother of Weston, Kolter, and Kohen; dearest daughter of the late Mary McKee (nee Riffle) and Earl McKee; loving sister of Patricia (the late Ed) Lynch and the late Paul (Frances) McKee, Virginia (Tunk) Koch, Robert (Dorothy) McKee, and Joyce (Bob) Bates; our dear aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Shirley was a kind and gentle soul. She enjoyed singing in the choir, collecting art, and the occasional Bloody Mary. She had a very strong faith and a commitment to her family and friends. As a mom of four, she handled raising them with grace while her husband was often away on business. This is how she came to be strongly independent; something we all admired. We will continue to cherish her deeply, and will love and miss her forever.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are greatly appreciated.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Friday, February 28th, 10:30 AM to St. Paul Catholic Church (15 Forest Knoll Dr., 63026) for 11:00 AM Mass. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 PM.
Condolences to all of us because Aunt Shirley was one of a kind. She was a very special person, kind, funny, driven by her dedication to her family, and loved by all her knew her. I love how she would get together with my mom and Aunt Patty and they had so much fun together. She’s in a better place with Uncle Bill and Bruce and her mom and dad, her brothers and sisters that past before her. She flying high with no restrictions and no more pain. I love you Aunt Shirley xoxo
Deeply saddened on my grandmother’s passing. Very thankful to Gram for everything including the time she let me stay with her for a couple of years after coming back from Philly (fly Eagles fly) til I got an apartment home. She even accepted me for who I am and would have enjoyed getting to know my partner Jean if she had made it further. Glad she’s happy up there with Grandpa Bill, Uncle Bruce, my dad, my stepdad, her siblings and many more. Love you Gram!!!! ❤️🌹
We are very sad about losing Aunt Shirley. We so much enjoyed taking her and Aunt Dorothy to San Francisco a couple of years ago. Both of them will be sorely missed. It’s really an end of an era.
Jon, Kelly, Cadee & Emily
We will miss Aunt Shirley but know we’ll see her again in heaven. She was so sweet & a little feisty – quite a character. We enjoyed every visit we spent with her when she came to California.
Sending our love and condolences. Aunt Shirley will be sorely missed. She was a beautiful, kind and lovely woman. There is comfort knowing that she is in heaven with Uncle Bill, Bruce, parents and brothers and sisters.
We will miss Aunt Shirley so much. She was a wonderful lady. We really enjoyed her visits to California.
Skip and I are sure she’s in Heaven with her husband and Bruce.
May God Bless her soul.
We will greatly miss Aunt Shirley, such a spiritual and caring lady. We will one day meet again in Heaven.
I’m sure your together with all your brothers and sisters and in- laws in heaven.
My condolences to your family, love you all.
Paula and Vince