Shirley May Gayman, 80 years old, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at Linden Court after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, April 12, 2019.

Shirley was born on January 1, 1939, to Clarence Joseph and Elta May (Brainard) Rose in Dryden, Michigan. She grew up in Michigan where she graduated from Lapeer High School. Shirley then moved to Denver, Colorado to attended Western Bible Institute and it was there she met her future husband, Larry Morehead. She graduated and the couple had two children, Dan and Rosemary.

Shirley was later united in marriage to Frederick Burl Gayman on December 23, 1972, at Imperial, Nebraska where they resided. They moved to North Platte in 1991 where they were members of the Berean Church. Shirley and Fred were married for 37 years when he died in 2009.

Shirley had a strong faith in God. Her relationship with Jesus and her family was most important in her life. She had a sweet spirit, was giving, and loved helping others. Shirley was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Along with her husband, Fred, Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Elta Rose; and brothers, Richard and Lawrence Rose.

Shirley leaves behind her children, Rosemary (Don) Johnson, of North Platte and Dan Morehead, of Fountain Hills, Arizona; grandchildren, Jordan Johnson, Justina (Brandon) Dean and Jason (Emily) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Alexis and Indiana Dean and Jens Johnson; sisters, Mary (Robert) Harmon, of Imperial and Carol Atwood, of Michigan; sister-in-law, Julie Rose, of Michigan; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at the North Platte Berean Church at 202 West 8th Street with George Cheek officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the North Platte Alzheimer’s Support Group.