In Loving Memory
Shirley I. Moran
April 11, 1927 - November 13, 2019

Since Shirley Moran was an avid reader and writer, any memorial gifts will be sent to the Graettinger Public Library.

VISITATION
Monday, November 18, 2019
9:30 - 11:00 A.M.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Monday, November 18, 2019
11:00 A.M.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Bill Schreiber

INTERMENT
St. Jacob's Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

Shirley Irene Sipes was born April 11 ^th 1927, in rural Graettinger, Iowa to Forrest & Edwardine Sipes.  She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger and country schools in the Graettinger area until graduating from Graettinger High School in 1944.  After high school, Shirley worked for a brief time in Chicago processing War bonds.

On February 7, 1948, she married Donald Moran at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger, Iowa.  The couple farmed for several  years before moving into the town of Graettinger.  Shirley had four sons and two daughters, all of whom grew up in Graettinger.  Shirley drove a school bus and she and Don were heavily involved in many school, church and community events.  Shirley and Don were active supporters in their children's activities and attended their many events and countless ball games.   Most of all, Shirley was a faithful servant to Christ, a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

On November 13, 2019, Shirley Irene Moran died at St Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa at the age of 92.

She is survived by her children, Chuck Moran of Marshalltown, IA, Ron Moran of Houston, TX, Tom Moran and wife Paula of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steve Moran and wife Jane of Houston, TX, Marcia Hoffmann and husband Brian of Grinnell, IA, and Debra Shore of Austin, TX; 10 grandchildren, Karen (Charles) Moore, Steven Moran,  Rob (Jennifer) Moran, Kelli (Will) Sharpe, Michael (Megan) Moran, Gregory (Jenifer) Moran, Rachel James, Sara Moran, Jordan Thompson, Matthew Thompson; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest & Edwardine Sipes;  husband, Donald;  one sister, Dorothy; one brother, Joseph; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Moran.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home