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ELLSWORTH
Shirley A. Robl, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in Hays, KS surrounded by her family. She was born August 10, 1949 in Winfield, KS to Mervin and Pauline (Bolte) Sheeks. Shirley graduated from Claflin High School in 1967 and graduated with honors from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS in 1968. Shirley met the love of her life in 1964 and married Terry Robl on December 26, 1970 in Claflin, KS. Shirley and Terry moved to Ellsworth, KS in 1971. She held various positions, most notably she was the secretary at Ellsworth High School for 17 years and church secretary at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church for several years. She served as chairperson of St. Bernard’s liturgical committee. Shirley’s real passion was her floral design business, Designs by Shirley.
Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years, Terry; children, Tonya (CT) Taylor of Larned, KS and Troy (Courtney) Robl of Claflin; grandchildren, Grayson Taylor and Ashtyn, Austyn, Anistyn, and Acelyn Robl; and sister Cheryl (Gary) Shuck of Broken Arrow, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and niece Lori Shuck.
Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2024 at Parsons Funeral Home of Ellsworth. Family will be present 5-7 p.m. to greet visitors. A vigil and rosary service will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Funeral mass: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Claflin with burial following at Pleasant View Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Claflin Ambulance Service, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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