Shirley Marie (Korver) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday,October 23, 2020 at
Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at 88 years of age.
Shirley was born in Sheldon, Iowa to John and Myrtle Korver. She was one of seven children and is survived by her brother Kenneth Korver (wife Jane-deceased). Her sisters Kay (and husband Mel) Tolf, Char (and husband John) McAtee, Sharon Korver and brothers Bud Korver and Robert Korver preceded her in death. She graduated from Strafford High School, Strafford, Missouri.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 68 years, William (Bill) Nunn, her children; Dana (and husband Paul) Longley, Kathy Looney and Jennifer Presley; grandchildren Steven Longley, Elena Nichols, Caitlin and Austin Ball; great grandchildren; Emily, Ethan, and Elizabeth Nichols and Mason and Owen Green.
Fondly remembered by her many friends and church family at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Shirley was known for her devotion, compassion and kindness. Beloved mother and wife, she especially loved spending time with her family on holidays, game nights and cookouts.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Greenlawn Funeral Home East located at 3540 E. Seminole St., Springfield. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with service beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will take place at Missouri Veterans Cemetery following a private ceremony.
William Thurman (Bill) Nunn passed away peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2021 at
BirchPointe Health and Rehabilitation in Springfield, MO at 89 years of age.
Bill was born in Walnut, Arkansas to Howard and Viola Nunn. He served his country in Korea as a US Marine and met Shirley while home on leave. At the time of her passing in October 2020, they had been married for 68 years. After a brief career as an insurance agent, he was hired at Lily-Tulip Cup Company where he worked in the print shop until he retired.
He is survived by his three daughters: Dana (husband Paul) Longley, Kathy Looney and Jennifer Presley; grandchildren Steven Longley, Elena Nichols, Caitlin Ball, Austin Ball and great-grandchildren; Emily, Ethan and Elizabeth Nichols, Mason and Owen Green.
A member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Bill enjoyed singing in the choir and especially appreciated getting together with his church friends for breakfast. He loved gardening and had a special talent of being able to fix just about anything. A private interment with full military honors at Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Published in News-Leader Jan. 24, 2021.