Shirley Marcine

Wyatt

Miss Shirley Marcine Wyatt of Wright City, MO., passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Wright City, MO., to the late Arvelle Wyatt and Margarette Sydnor. Shirley had reached the age of 88 years.

Shirley was the loving mother of 8 children. Shirley loved her church, Wesley-Smith United Methodist Chapel in Wright City, MO., where she was a lifetime member and very involved. She loved singing along with the choir and participating in the church Tea Parties. She was very well known within the community and know as the "Matriarch." Shirley will always be known and remembered for her famous quote, "OH MY STARS." She also loved dancing, playing bingo and she loved spending time outdoors gardening and feeding or watching the hummingbirds. She was a devoted Christian, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, special friend, aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Those whom will remain grateful for having shared in Shirley's life are her children, Valerie Wyatt, Larry (Sharon) Wyatt, Garry Wyatt, Virgil Wyatt, Rita Wyatt, Chandra (Melvin, Jr.) Davis, and Gloria Wyatt; her grandchildren, Angelia (Roderick) Wyatt-Bolden, Larry Wyatt, Shauntessa Wyatt, Cardez Wyatt, Elias Wyatt, Cecily Ball, Starr Watts, Brittnee Cockrell, Alaisha Wyatt, Roshanda (Darrian) Graham, Amanda (Brian) Snider, Lacey (Michael) Abrolatt, Shirae (Chris) Bennett, James (Becca) Simpson, Jr., and Silk Simpson; a special friend, Ralph Hunter, Sr.; her 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; one sister, Sandra Morrissette; many other relatives and dear friends. She is preceded in death by 1 daughter, Cynthia Ball; 1 grandchild, Jasmine Wyatt; 1 great-grandchild, Serenity Hayes; and 1 sister, Shelia Sydnor.

A visitation for Shirley will be held from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM on Saturday, December 23, 2023 with a 12:00 PM Celebration of Life Service to immediately follow at Wesley-Smith United Methodist Chapel, 29779 Highway J, Wright City, MO., 63390. Burial will follow at the Wesley-Smith Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.