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Shirley Finney January 28, 1946 - June 20, 2021

Shirley Ann (Rantz) Finney, age 75 of Sparta, Missouri, was surrounded by her family when she went to be with her Lord. After a short bout with cancer, Shirley passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 4:00 A.M. She was born January 28, 1946 in Reeds Spring, Missouri the daughter of Donald Jacob and Myra (Jackson) Rantz. On August 18, 1962 Shirley was united in marriage to Dale Finney and to this marriage three children were born.

Shirley was devoted to her family, seldom missing any events involving her kids and grandkids. She was a long-time member of Chadwick First Baptist Church. Shirley was employed at Fasco Industies for 33 years before retiring in 2002. She and Dale loved to travel together and they visited all 50 states and most of Canada.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Dale, a son Tony Finney and wife Joy, of Sparta, daughters Tammy McCormack of Nixa and Kimberley Ann Finney of Sparta; four grandchildren Jacob Finney and wife Dandy, Whitney Sparkman and husband Landon, Trevor McCormack and wife Ali, and Tara McCormack; eleven great-grandchildren, Addison, Avery, Eli, Caleb, and Harper Finney, Troy, Jayce, Shane, and Natalee Sparkman, Lillian and Baby McCormack. Shirley is also survived by her brother Kenneth Rantz and wife Faye, sisters-in-law Wanda Gideon, and Sue Petersen, brothers-in-law Daniel Finney and wife Cindy and David Finney and wife Danetta.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, brother CC Rantz and wife Lorene, sister Geraldine Mitchell and husband Dean, sister-in-law Janie Kinyon and husband Steve, and brother-in-law Carl Petersen.

Funeral services for Shirley will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 24, 2021 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Jacob Finney officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at barnesfamilyfunerals.com

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    Judy Huff says

    So sorry for you loss. Shirley was a awesome lady. Love you all and lots of hugs

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    Debra Willeman says

    I’m truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with Dale and the family.

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    Russ and Penney Morrison says

    Hearts are heavy for you all..so sorry, showers of hug’s and prayers

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    Lionel Daugherty says

    Dale and family, may God comfort you and strengthen during this time of sorrow and loss. Sorry about your loss.

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