Shirley Ruth Leslie, 88, passed away Oct. 20, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
She was born Dec. 21, 1933, in Larned, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Row Walker.
A Larned resident, Shirley worked at the Larned State Hospital in the Reimbursement Office. She was a member of Larned United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and D.A.R. She enjoyed volunteering at the UMW Budget Shop, traveling, golfing, fishing and reading.
On Aug. 12, 1972, she married Dean Leslie in Larned; he survives.
Other survivors include: daughters, Debra (Tom) Snyder, Larned, Patti (Don) Smithson, Arlington, Texas, Pam Almquist, Fort Worth, Texas; stepson, Kevin (Cathy Jo) Leslie, Rock River, Wyo.; stepdaughter, Mary (Kevin) Yurchak, Melbourne Beach, Flo., Brenda (Richard)Winn, Mexico, Mo.; two brothers, Robert (Bob) Walker and William (Bill) Walker, Larned; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Duane Walker.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, with family present from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.
Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.