Shirley Francis Brogdon (Frike)

Shirley F. Brogdon, 79, of Independence, MO passed away February 10, 2017. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. A private inurnment service will take place at a later date at Mound Grove Cemetery. Shirley was born June 27, 1937 in Independence, MO to Eugene and Beatrice (Rutherford) Frike. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was married to Frank for 61 years and lived within a 15 mile radius her entire life. She started her own hairdressing business, ran a wallpaper hanging business in the area and did various other jobs. She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church. Shirley could be found in the kitchen whether at home, at church, or at the yacht club preparing meals for small or large groups. Her interests included not only cooking, but fishing, sewing, quilting, coaching sports for her children, snowmobiling, boating, tole painting, along with traveling across the country and around the world. She was especially fond of spending time and making memories with her grandchildren whenever possible. She loved taking the grandkids to the lake, the farm, or Minnesota for snowmobiling. She will be remembered for her cooking and uncanny ability to catch a fish when no one else could even get a bite. No matter the obstacle or adventure she approached it with resiliency and enthusiasm every time. Her hugs and kisses will be missed by all the people she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 61 years, J. Frank Brogdon, on January 10, 2017; and one daughter, Donna Bass-Williamson. Shirley is survived by her three children, Susan Kelley and husband Scot, Peggy Francis and husband Rick, Carl Brogdon and wife Stacey; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600)