Shirley Elaine Mitchell, age 80 of Stapleton, passed away on March 22, 2022 at the Callaway Good Life Care Center. She was born on July 27, 1941 to Clifton (Lorraine) and Edna (Blagdon) Mitchell at her parent's home southeast of Stapleton.

Shirley attended school in Gandy and Stapleton and graduated from Stapleton High School with the class of 1960.  After high school Shirley remained on the family farm helping with the day-to-day operations. She enjoyed playing board games, cards, bowling, watching baseball, doing word search puzzles, collecting bears, embroidery and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her sisters, Lila Engleman and Luella (Robert) Joedeman, of Stapleton, NE;

Nieces : Connie Paxton of Lincoln, NE, Brenda Coon of Arnold, NE, Pam (Tim) Smith of North Platte, NE, Linda (Joel) Wentworth of Burwell, NE, Lori (Darryl) Busenitz of Burns, KS, Julie (Kenley) Udd of Mills, NE, Jerri (David) Loewer of Burden, KS, Penni (Tim) Shaw of Bassett, NE, Debi (Shane) Sundermann of Lincoln, NE, Jan (Peter) Tighe of Broomfield, CO, Kari Joedeman of Gandy, NE, and Nikki (Lamar) Jackson of Coon Rapids, MN; and their families.

Nephews :  Michael (Melinda) Engleman of Stapleton, NE, Kenneth (Carol) Joedeman of Stapleton, NE, Robert (Kristi) Joedeman of Gurley, NE, Bryan (Sue) Joedeman of Litchfield, MN, and Kris (Jenni) Joedeman of Stapleton, NE.; and their families.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Lorraine and Edna; step-father, Albert (Lyle) Moore and a brother-in-law, Charles Engleman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Stapleton Fire and Rescue and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com .

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Wentworth officiating.  Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery near Stapleton with a lunch to follow at the Community Center in Stapleton, Nebraska.  Visitation will be held noon – 4:00 P.M., Sunday, March 27, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.  The service will be livestreamed via the Adams & Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.