Shirley Kautter

Shirley May Kautter, 86 of Springfield passed away Friday evening August 19, 2011 in her home.

She was born June 19, 1925 in Helena, Arkansas to Earl LeRoy and Evalyn May (Saunders) Somers. She lived in Georgetown, Florida for the past 30 years prior to moving to Springfield, Missouri.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and mother, her husband, Raymond Gould Jacobs and her daughter, Shirley Ray Byer.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Carol Stoneburner, her stepsons, Bill Kautter and his wife Tina, and Jerry Kautter; and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.

Shirley "NuNu" was a blessing and inspiration to everyone she met and especially to those who loved her. Her positive attitude and her faith in God gave her the strength and courage to continue to fight her battle with cancer. Shirley encouraged and gave hope to others that were battling serious illness. She loved life and butterflies. Her greatest joy was her family. Her quick witty humor and sweet smile will be forever missed. She is our Hero.

No services are planned.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The JDRF (Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation) in honor of one of her great grandchildren.


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