Obituary of Shirley Faye Heyen

Shirley Faye Heyen, 81 of Shipman, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Carlinville Rehab. Shirley was born January 13, 1942, in Carlinville, IL, a daughter of Harold and Opal (Morgan) Crays. She married Gerald Alvin Heyen on May 5, 1962, in Carlinville. Shirley was a beautician and worked out of her home for the past 40 years. She loved to work in her flower garden and enjoyed doing puzzles. She was a wonderful homemaker. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Heyen, grandson, Adam Heyen, brothers, Larry, Harold, Robert, John, and infant brother Richard, as well as her sisters Wanda Tigo and Nora Brown. A private family burial will be held. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Susan Heyen of Godfrey, IL, son, Eddie Heyen of Shipman, IL, son, Gerald (Pamela) Heyen, Jr. of Columbia, MO, and brother, Thomas Crays of Carlinville, as well as grandchildren Jessica Heyen, Evelyn Heyen, Joshua Heyen, Jacob (Christine) Heyen, and great grandchildren, Emma Heyen and Kyzer Heyen. Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Shelter.