Shirley Annadean (Winegarner) Doudera, 88, of Metamora, IL passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She previously resided in East Peoria, IL for over 50 years where she was a homemaker. She has been a long time member of Sunnyland Christian Church in Washington, IL. She also resided in Salem, IL for several years before moving to Metamora.

Shirley was born in her childhood home in Cartter, IL on April 27, 1936 to the late Isabelle and Alfa Winegarner. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Kenneth Doudera; daughters, Sherry Anderson, Carol (Dan) Parish; son, Jim Doudera; son-in-law, Greg Kaufmann. She was the proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren, Cindy (Ronnie) White, Scott (Courtney) Anderson, Alesia (Brad) Haley, Nathan (Amy) Kaufmann, Robert (Anna) Parish, and Melissa Parish, as well as 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Kaufmann; and brother, Edward Winegarner.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family dearly and wouldn't hesitate to tell you how proud she was of each and every one.  She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings and found peace in  feeding the birds and squirrels in her yard.

The family would like to thank the staff of Snyder Village of Metamora and Lavender Ridge Dignified Memory Care of Mt. Vernon for their loving care while she was a resident there.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, IL. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 8th from 4 to 6pm at the funeral home. The funeral service will be held at 11am Thursday, January 9th at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora, IL. A livestream link can be found below in the events section.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Sunnyland Christian Church; or to The Snyder Village Resident in Need Fund.