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Shirley Burris

July 17, 1935 — July 13, 2024

Shirley Burris

Shirley Burris, 88, of Danville, IL passed away at 3:24 AM on July 13, 2024 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville IL.

Shirley was born on July 17, 1935 in Danville, IL and raised by her parents, Albert and Lucy (Sands) Cox. She was first married to William "Bill" LeDoux and he preceded her in death on August 6, 1975. Shirley later married Edwin "Ed" Burris on November 14, 1976 in Danville, IL and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2021.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Kathy) LeDoux of Morristown TN, Danny LeDoux of Danville IL, Sherrie (William) Laird of Danville IL, Bradley LeDoux of Danville IL and Anita (Phil) Howie of Danville IL, grandchildren, Michael (Kristy) LeDoux, Robert LeDoux, Jason Laird, Amanda (Josh) Drude, Nicole LeDoux, Rodney LeDoux, Alicia Howie, Kalie (William) Kilgore, Kelsey (James) Grimm and Phillip Howie III as well as 15 great grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by her siblings, Brenda Farrrell, Pauline Jones, Ron Hunt, Roberta, Geraldine, and Claudia.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lucy Cox, two husbands, William "Bill" LeDoux and Ed Burris, one grandson, Daniel Laird as well as her siblings, Barbara Jackson, Delbert Hansborough, Robert Hansborough, Sandra Grey, Albert William Cox and Patricia.

Shirley enjoyed spending her free time attending auctions, going to Florida, and taking bus trips to casinos. She also would enjoy a good slice of strawberry pie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St., Danville, Illinois 61834. James Blue will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM on Monday, July 22, 2024 at the funeral home.

Please join Shirleys family in sharing memories, photos and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .

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