Shirley M. Woodin, 82, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her residence.  Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Dutchtown Church of the Brethren, 25257 Dutchtown Rd., Milledgeville, IL.  A Celebration of Life gathering will immediately follow the memorial service at the church.

Shirley was born on November 24, 1938 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Dwight and June (Herrington) Turner.  She married Paul Woodin in March of 1960 in Lanark, IL.  She worked as an elementary teacher in Sterling and Andalusia.  Shirley enjoyed sewing, cooking, and gardening.  She was a member of Heritage Wesleyan Church, and enjoyed working with the children.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul Woodin; children, Nevin (Ataloa) Woodin, Darwin (Judith) Woodin, and Gwen (Dave) Boyer; grandchildren, Alana Woodin, Debra (Caleb) Wirth, Andrew (Stephanie) Purdy, Erin Purdy, Kayla Boyer, and Kristin Boyer; great grandchildren, Hazaiah Wirth, Elijah, Isaiah, Arella, Maximus, and Myla Purdy; brother, Gerry (Vernice) Turner; brother-in-laws, Archie Woodin and Harold (Lucille) Woodin; and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Art and Bernice Riddle, Edward and Ardella Ennis, Herman and Geneva Vicars, Jerry and Ethel Woodin, Bernadine Woodin, Jerry and Beverly Brown, and Duane Woodin.