Shirley Jeanne Van Zant, 59, of Higginsville, died January 3, 2021 at Research Medical Center.
She was born May 7, 1961 in Buckner, MO to Lawrence and Gloria (McDaniel) Peterson.
She married Jerry E. Chamberlin on May 28, 1979. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1982. She married David Sanders, Sr. on August 28, 1985, they separated in the early 1990’s. She started seeing Eldon Van Zant in 1997. They were married July 27, 2001.
Shirley moved to Higginsville during her grade school years and has lived in the area ever since.
She attended CMSU for a couple of years and served in the ROTC during that time.
In addition to her homemaker duties, she worked for the IRS.
Shirley enjoyed crocheting and puzzle books. She played the clarinet in the Sweet Springs and Higginsville Community Bands.
In addition to her husband, Jerry, she is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Lawrence “Little Larry” and Russell Peterson; and a sister, Marguerite Lynn Foster.
She is survived by:
Husband: Eldon
Sons: Jerry Chamberlin of St. Joseph
David Sanders of Higginsville
Daughter: Stephanie Chamberlin of Higginsville
Step-Daughters: Kenton Daugherty of Kansas City
Harley Van Zant of Colorado
Brothers: Lawrence “Big Larry” Peterson of Chaparral, NM
Charles Peterson of St. Louis
Sisters: Marie Buzzanga of St. Louis
Carol Darnall of Kyle, TX
Vera Neel of Slater
Carol Sanders of Blue Springs
6 Grandchildren:
Dyllan Alexander Ake, Sarea Williams, Coleman Chamberlin-Hedges, Xavier Chamberlin, Brighten Hunton, King Manning
Dyllan Alexander Ake, Sarea Williams, Coleman Chamberlin-Hedges, Xavier Chamberlin, Brighten Hunton, King Manning Special Friends:Lisa and Pam Johnson
Lisa and Pam JohnsonNumerous nieces and nephews
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home
Memorials are suggested to family choice
Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home
