BENTON – Shirley Elaine Calloni, 82, of Benton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
She was born on June 8, 1942, in Christopher to Walter and Ellen (Humphrey) Overturf. She married Thomas Calloni Sr. on October 22, 1962, and he survives of Benton.
She is also survived by her children, Thomas Calloni Jr. of Benton, Jeffrey (Jennifer) Calloni of Lafayette, IN, and Steve (Cara) Calloni of Zeigler; grandchildren, Austin Calloni, Addison Calloni, Blaine Calloni, Brianna Calloni, Bethaney Calloni, Riley Gress, and Caleb Hall, six great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Harold and Kevin Overturf.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, LaDonna Calloni.
Shirley loved to go fishing, camping, and working in her garden, but mostly she loved her family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, with Terry Lybarger officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m.
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