It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley L. Mihaly, a beloved member of the Mulberry community, who departed from this world on March 31, 2023, at the Ozark Nursing Home. Shirley was born on January 25, 1946, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Lee Frank and Gladys S. Robinett Ellison, and her memory will be cherished forever.
Shirley's kind and loving spirit touched the hearts of many during her time as a cook at the Mulberry Senior Activity Center. She brought joy to those around her smile and passion for gardening and pets. Her talents in arts and crafts were admired by all who knew her.
Although we mourn her loss, we celebrate the life that Shirley lived and the memories she created with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and is survived by her children, Carl Dean Leakey (Tammy) of Alma, Destry Leakey (Carol) of Dyer, and Laura Leakey (Jerry McCormick) of Mulberry, along with seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and countless extended family members and friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Ocker Funeral Home in Alma, where we will gather to pay our respects and honor the life of Shirley L. Mihaly. She will be laid to rest privately at Dyer Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. We invite you to share your condolences and memories of Shirley through the online guestbook and obituary at www.ockerputnamfuneralhome.com. May her soul rest in eternal peace.