Shirley Joyce (Jones) Muckley

April 3, 1940 - October 31, 2019

Shirley Joyce (Jones) Muckley, age 79 years, passed away peacefully at St. Louis University Hospital with her children at her side on the afternoon of October 31, 2019. She was born on April 3, 1940 in Vienna, Illinois to Glenn Delene Jones and Helen (Mescher) Jones. Shirley is survived by her daughter- Cheryl Ann Muckley of Herrin and her son- John Glenn (Karen) Muckley of Rochester, New York. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents- Glenn Delene Jones and Helen (Mescher) Jones. Shirley was a graduate of Vienna High School class of 1958; she then attended S.I.U. where she graduated with a Masters degree in education. She dedicated and enjoyed her life of teaching and counselling to her students, family, and friends, where she was able to enrich the personal growth and development of the youth with whom she worked. She also dedicated many years of service by volunteering on the Herrin Library Board. Shirley had a great love of reading and spending time outdoors, where she loved to go hunting and fishing. Funeral services for Shirley Joyce (Jones) Muckley will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 1P.M. at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. Dr. Joe Richard will officiate. Burial will be at the Cypress Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (Greater Illinois Chapter) 320 East Walnut Street, Suite A, Carbondale, IL 62948, Herrin City Library, 120 N. 13th St. Herrin, IL 62948 or to Conservation for Kids c/o Bailey Funeral Home PO Box 695, Vienna, IL 62995. The family will receive friends from 11AM - 1 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna.