Shell A. Grooms
Girard – Shell A. Grooms, 59 of Girard, IL passed away Friday Jan. 11, 2013 at her home.
Shell was born March 23, 1953 in Carlinville, IL the daughter of William and Lucy (Allen) Makler. Shell graduated in 1971 from Girard High School Girard, IL and worked as a floral designer for True Colors Floral Artistry in Springfield, IL. Shell married Roger D. Grooms April 3, 1971 in Nilwood, IL.
Surviving Shell is her husband Roger Grooms of Girard, IL, daughter, Jodi (Ryan) Baker and grandson, Cameron Baker of Virden, IL, sister, Sandra (Art) Gatermann of Nilwood, IL, 3 aunts and several nieces and nephews and cousins. Preceding Shell in death were her parents.
Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home is according cremation rites. A Celebration of life will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday Jan. 17, 2013 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Girard, IL with private family burial of ashes at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Girard Rescue Squad. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.
