Shirley Ann Nelson, beloved mother and grandmother died on June 9, 2024. Shirley was born June 8, 1939 to Charles and Anna Edelman in Mullins Nebraska. However, she lived most of her life in Kansas.       Shirley was united in marriage to A.L. (Lee) Nelson on July 27, 1956 in Wichita, Ks and they were blessed with 51 years together. They raised 4 children, Niki, Trish, Donna and Curtis, in Butler Co. Ks and moved to Waldron, Ks in 1980.

Shirley worked at Fruehauf Uniforms and Coleman as a seamstress. After moving to Waldron, she worked at the Waldron Post Office until it closed in 2003 and was Mayor of Waldron for over 30 years.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; her parents Charles and Anna; brother, Raymond Edelman; sisters, Leatha Thompson, Betty Hiser, and Diana Adams; and great-great grandchild, Hailey McCarthy.

She is survived by her four children: Niki (Mike) Prichard, Trish (Timmie) Pulliam, Donna (Ray) Doornbos, Curtis (LaNiece) Nelson; as well as 12 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Ken (Keitha) Edelman and William (Wendy) Rogers; sisters, Mary (Stan) Ebling and Judy Adams; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley loved sewing, gardening and decorating for holidays, especially Christmas. Most years in Waldron she would decorate her house and yard so everyone in and around town could enjoy. The highlight of her year would be Christmas with her entire family. She would plan all year for it. Her family grieves her loss but takes comfort knowing her and Lee are together again.

Celebration of Life will be held July 20th at 11:00 am at Revolution Fellowship Church, 408 N Santa Fe, Anthony.

Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003, is in charge of arrangements.