Shirley Elaine (Grigsby) Peck

Shirley Elaine (Grigsby) Peck, 94, of Sioux City, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Whitfield United Methodist Church with a private family viewing prior to the service. Rev. Liz Tucker will officiate. A private family entombment will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com. Memorials may be offered to Whitfield United Methodist Church in Shirley’s name.

Shirley was born October 5, 1926, the daughter of Doyel E. and Lillian A. (Anderson) Grigsby. She grew up in Sioux City and attended Roosevelt Elementary, West Junior, and graduated from Central High in 1945. Shirley married Darrell James Peck on September 25, 1948 in Sioux City. To this union, 3 sons were born. Darrell preceded Shirley in death on June 13, 2008. Shirley was a proud homemaker. She worked as a food demonstrator at a local grocery chain; customers loved seeing her smiling face.

Shirley’s faith ran deep; she was a member of Whitfield United Methodist Church for over 50 years and participated in making their famous peanut brittle. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends, growing flowers, gardening, and embroidery. She loved dolls and papers dolls, and making collages, as well as attracting birds, bird watching, feeding birds, caring and adoring her bird “Yulee” for over 22 years, and lady bugs. She was an avid letter writer; she sent many cards and wrote many letters to unknown service men in WWII. She had a deep love for the American Flag, former president John F. Kennedy and his wife, Jacqueline. She was also a fan of Shirley Temple.

Those left to honor her memory are her number 1 son Jeffrey (Mary Ann) Peck of Sioux City and their children Jennifer (Rob) White, Michael Peck, Kristina (Mike) Eagle Chasing, Thomas (Andrea) Peck; number 2 son Tracy (Ann) Peck of Hudson, WI and their children Nicholas (Megan) Peck and Tyler Peck; and number 3 son Laddy (Trudy) Peck of Sioux City and their children Cory (Leslie) Peck, Ryan (Elena) Peck, and Kyle (Paige) Peck; sister June Zody of Glendive, MT; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Memorials can be directed to the church.