Shirley Clatt

 Shirley M. Clatt, 88, of Memphis, MO passed away on Monday, November 18th, 2024, at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO. The daughter of William H. & Ivy (Fox) Dennison, Shirley was born on January 23rd, 1936, in their Alexandria, MO home. She was a 1955 graduate of Knox City High School in Knox City, MO. 

Shirley was united in marriage to Paul Henry Clatt on November 6th, 1966 in Rutledge, MO. Shirley spent several years working at the locker in Memphis, MO and later on she ran a newspaper route. In her spare time, she loved knitting and crocheting and caring for her dogs.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents William H. & Ivy Dennison, her husband of 40 years Paul H. Clatt, one brother, one son, two daughters, three granddaughters, one brother-in-law, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and one grandson.

She is survived by a sister, Patricia Potter, a grandson Donnie Dennison and his wife Jalisa, one daughter-in-law, and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on November 25th, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Payne Funeral Chapel in Memphis, MO followed by graveside services at 2 P.M. where she  will be laid to rest at Sand Cemetery in St. Francisville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for their discretion and can be left at or mailed to the Payne Funeral Chapel, 202 E. Madison St., Memphis, MO.