Shirlee A. McGuire
August 6, 1942 - August 15, 2021
Shirlee A. McGuire, age 79, of Bourbonnais passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born August 6, 1942 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of George & Shirley (Bucklew) McGuire. Shirlee was an English Professor for over 30 years at Olivet Nazarene University, retiring in 2008. She was a member of Cornerstone RCA and the Olivet orchestra. She played the cello and was an avid reader. Her religious faith was also a big part of her life. Shirlee was a member of Grace Community United Methodist Church in Bourbonnais. Surviving are special friends, Nancy Johnson and Leon & Teri Blanchette; two sisters, Ellen Kay McGuire of Asheville, NC and Mary Jeanie McGuire of Asheville, NC; and one brother and sister-in-law, George & Myra McGuire of AL. Shirlee is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of the 6 p.m. memorial service on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Grace United Methodist Church in Bourbonnais. Rev. Steven Hudspath will officiate the service. Private burial will be at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Asheville, NC. Memorials may be made to the Shirlee McGuire Scholarship Fund for Olivet Nazarene University English Students.
Shirlee A. McGuire, age 79, of Bourbonnais passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born August 6, 1942 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of George & Shirley (Bucklew) McGuire. Shirlee was an English Professor... View Obituary & Service Information