Shirley Ruth Gregg Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Ruth Gregg, 86, was called to Heaven on March 27, 2021, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by both parents Floyd and Fannie Penn of Pueblo. She is survived by her sister June (Hank) Saldana in Pueblo; daughter Lisa Gregg and special friend Michelle Banks in Austin, Texas; son Douglass Gregg (Brenda) in West Haven, Utah; granddaughter Alissa (Jake) Anderson and great-granddaughter MaCall in Plain City, Utah; and grandson Braden (Brittney) Gregg in Irvine, California. A special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Joni Fair Hospice house in Pueblo. They made everyone feel more comfortable during her last days. You all are truly amazing. Shirley graduated from Centennial High School in 1953 and was active in the rifle team and played softball. She was quiet and reserved in high school but had a lot of friends. Some remained life-long. Following high school she went to work for the “phone company” as a local operator. She was an outstanding employee and would tell stories of how much she enjoyed working the local boards. At some point she moved to the engineering department and enjoyed her time there equally as much. She made life-long friendships there too. During her employment she married and started a family. She left the phone company to become a stay-at-home mom to Lisa and Doug. Through the years she was a room mother, Cub Scout leader, MIA-POW activist during the Viet Nam conflict, Vice President of the National Cancer Society, member of the Jayceettes organization, member of Central Christian Church and best mother on Earth. She was an avid reader and accomplished artist. The family moved to Beulah for a few years and then to Kemmerer, Wyoming. She went back to work while in Kemmerer and worked in the Lincoln County Commissioners’ Office where she worked until she was called back to Pueblo to care for her ailing mother. She worried more about others than she did herself and made friends throughout her entire lifetime. She remained in Pueblo until her death. At the family’s request, there will be no service and in lieu of flowers they ask that donations be sent to the Joni Fair Hospice House.

Shirley Ruth Gregg

February 5, 1935 - March 27, 2021