Whitelock, Shirley Ann (nee Hoefer), passed away, Monday, February 9, 2026, in Newman, Georgia, with her family by her side. Shirley was born in Doniphan, Missouri to Carl and Mazie Hoefer, who preceded her in death.

After attending Southeast Missouri State she married John L. Whitelock, who preceded her in death after 52 years of marriage. Shirley was the mother of Diane (Richard) Linebarger, Missouri, Cathy (Carl) Callahan, Georgia, Brenda (Terry) Lunsford, Florida, John H. (Pam) Whitelock, Missouri and Julie (Ashley) Whitelock, Missouri. She was a fun-loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 10. She was also a sister of Jack Hoefer, Tennessee, Martha Hoefer, Missouri and Rosie Hoefer Smith, Illinois. Shirley was preceded in death by her siblings Frances (Howard) Tooke, Marjorie (John) Thompson, Mary (Bernard) Nenninger, Betty Hoefer and Joe Hoefer. She was also survived by many dear cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Services:  Visitation will be held at the Central Baptist Church, Eureka, Missouri, Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with Funeral service at 12:45 p.m. Interment Washington Methodist Cemetery, Washington, Missouri immediately after the service.

As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.