Shirley Mae Schumer, 84, of Perryville, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at Riverview at the Park Care & Rehab Center in Ste. Genevieve.
She was born March 4, 1940, in Perryville, to William Lonnie and Rita Opal (Cottner) Boxdorfer.
Shirley married Leroy Francis Schumer. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2008.
She worked for over 30 years at Gilster Mary Lee Cake Plant in the packaging department. She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed dancing, working in her garden, and shopping at flea markets.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Shirley knew her Lord Jesus Christ and lived her faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Robin (Donald) Parmer of Perryville; a son, Jeffrey Gerlach of Dallas, Tex.; two brothers, Kenneth (Linda) Boxdorfer of Perryville, Michael (Polly) Boxdorfer of Perryville; six grandchildren, Dena (Matthew) Ernst, Tim (Sara) Schumer, Kristy Easley, Sharon Parmer, Jacob (Victoria) Gerlach, and Samuel Gerlach; eight great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Danny Durkee; daughter-in-law, Valerie Gerlach; three sisters, Betty Kenser, Cindy Ponder, and Shirley Ann Christ; and great-great-granddaughter, Elise Orman.
Visitation took place from 8 to 10 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, with the Rev. Joseph Schlie officiating.
Burial was at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
