Shirley Faye Kepley, 74, of Strafford, Missouri passed away on November 22, 2020 at Glendale Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She was born on October 11, 1946 to James and Eula Compton in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Strafford High School in 1964. On May 7, 1965 she married the love of her life Adrian Kepley and to this union three sons were born: Tim, Mike, and D.J.
Shirley spent 24 years as a buyer for Bass Pro Shops in Springfield. After she retired, she spent her time fishing, quilting, and gardening. She was active in her church. She fiercely loved her family and loved spoiling her grandchildren.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Gary Compton. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Adrian Kepley; her sons: Tim (Peggy) Kepley of Marshfield, MO, Michael (Tina) Kepley of Strafford, MO, and D.J. (Ame) Kepley of Nixa, MO; her sister, Linda (Curtis) Wright of Strafford, MO; Grandchildren: Matthew (Emily) Kepley of Billings, MO, Tyler Kepley of Springfield, MO, Christopher (Brandi) Kepley of Springfield, MO, Emily Kepley of Strafford, MO, Landon Kepley of Nixa, MO, Tessa Kepley of Nixa, MO, and Aurora Kepley, of Nixa, MO.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center. Donations may be submitted to the funeral home.