Betty C. (O'Rourke) Shirel, Age: 75
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Jul 15, 1943---Jun 13, 2019

Betty C. (O’Rourke) Shirel, 75, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Betty was born on July 15, 1943 in Hattiesburg, MS. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Webster College in St. Louis and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Kansas. Betty worked for the State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services from 1969 through 1981. She spent the rest of her career as a medical social worker at Children’s Mercy Hospital. 

Betty is survived by her daughter, Christina Shirel Lively and her grandchildren, Tyler and Eliza Lively. She was preceded by her parents Willis and Mary Grace O’Rourke and brother Willis O’Rourke. 

Betty was devoted to her daughter and grandchildren and was an avid reader, gardener and decorator.   

Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM Tuesday, June 18, at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, 9510 W. 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 with a reception/luncheon to follow at the church. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.


Condolences

Pam Mayberry Jun 17, 2019

Friend of Betty ,Kansas City ,Missouri

I am so sad to hear of Betty’s death. She helped me get a social work job at Children’s Mercy in 1991. She was a mentor and a kind friend. I can still hear her voice and laughter. She was so very proud of her daughter. She will be missed. I am sorry I am out of town and won’t be able to attend the service.

Sherry Michael Jun 18, 2019

Colleague ,Sonoma ,California

Betty was a kind wonderful woman. I admired her as a Social Worker. She will be missed. Sherry

Sandra Lybrand Jun 18, 2019

I am saddened to hear the loss of Betty. I remember her helping me in my orientation as a new social worker at Children's Mercy. She was so kind to me and the families she worked with. May prayers embrace your family.

Caroll Finney-Glotzbach Dec 08, 2019

OLD friend from Olathe ,Topeka ,Kansas

Christy, losing your Mom must leave a huge hole in your life. Love ya Caroll

Services

Event:
Funeral Mass
Location:
Church of the Ascension
Address:
9510 West 127th Street
City:
Overland Park
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66213
Date:
Jun 18, 2019
Time:
10:00 AM
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