Shirely Jean (Tessmer) Jones of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 89 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Jones on May 22, 2023; her parents, Louis and Ellen (Hasty) Tessmer; and one son-in-law, Paul Gould.

Shirley is survived by two daughters: Debi Gould of House Springs, and Tamra Yglesia and husband Rex of Festus; eight grandchildren: Jamie Berkel and husband Benjamin, Dustin Gould and wife Lindsay, Ryan Hoeft, Christopher Gould, Ashley Yglesia, Jared Yglesia, Jordan Yglesia, and Lukus Yglesia; eight great-grandchildren: Ryker Broyles, Jace Kamper, Payton Hoeft, Makenzie Gould, Landen Hoeft, Avery Berkel, Adilynn Gould, and Halle Berkel; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Wieda; and many other relatives and friends.