Shirley McNeish

Shirley McNeish

Marengo

Shirley McNeish, 93, of Marengo and formerly of Victor, died on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo.

A graveside service was held at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Highland Cemetery in Mystic, Iowa. The service was livestreamed on the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory Facebook page.

Memorials may be designated to the Victor Baptist Church or to Rose Haven Nursing Home and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112. Memories and condolences may be shared with Shirley’s family online at www.smithfh.com.

Shirley Ann Tharp was born the daughter of Pearl A. Tharp and Jessie E. (Mickey) Tharp on April 3, 1930, in Centerville, Iowa. She was raised and educated in Centerville.

Shirley was united in marriage to James McNeish on April 4, 1954, in Centerville and to this union were born their children, James and Trudi. The couple raised their family in Centerville and Hartwick, Iowa, respectively, and Shirley was a homemaker. Following the death of her husband in 1990, she moved to Victor. She was a longtime member of the Victor Baptist Church.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Trudi McNeish of Marengo; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her son, James McNeish.