born an only child on September 6,1930 in St. Louis Mo to Alfred and Eleanore (Fohr) Wigge. Shirley was called home on Monday May 11, 2020 at 1:30 am while residing at Nazareth Living Center. Shirley grew up in St. Louis City and attended Southwest High School. She was a model, singer, dancer and entertainer starting out at Casa Loma Ballroom and even danced on the Muny stage. She then found her way to Hollywood California as a young adult where she taught dance lessons for Fred Astaire and Arthur Murray studio’s. She worked as a secretary for several producers at Paramount Picture Studio’s along with traveling the USA as a dancer and singer. She led a 4-piece band combo entitled “Shirley Ann and Her Key Men.” She had bit parts in television programs such as General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Facts of Life and performed in commercials as well as several movies. In later years she worked at Santa Ana and Hollywood Park Racetrack as an usher, ticket taker and more.
Shirley is proceeded in death by her parents and much of her family. She was a cousin to the August Gremaud family of St. Louis. Her funeral will be private, and she will be laid to rest at New St. Marcus Cemetery where her parents and mother’s family are entombed.
Donations in her memory may be made to Our Lady’s Inn Our Lady’s Inn – Maternity Homes
or a charity of choice.
Shirley, hope you are dancing in heaven with such joy! To the family – thinking of you and praying you have peace knowing the care you gave to Shirley.
Shirley, hope you are dancing in heaven with such joy! To the family – thinking of you and praying you have peace knowing the care you gave to Shirley.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of our
loved one Shirley. I did spend a little time with her during her time here with us. I was rather entrigued of her
knowlege and openess to her ties with passed famous celebrities while on the West coast where she lived and worked most of her life. condolences to all. May God bless her and may she rest assuredly in peace.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of our
loved one Shirley. I did spend a little time with her during her time here with us. I was rather entrigued of her
knowlege and openess to her ties with passed famous celebrities while on the West coast where she lived and worked most of her life. condolences to all. May God bless her and may she rest assuredly in peace.
I extend my heartfelf condolences to Shirley’s family, friends and colleagues. I knew Shirley as a friend and neighbor when she lived here in Studio Village in Studio City, California. She will be missed.
I extend my heartfelf condolences to Shirley’s family, friends and colleagues. I knew Shirley as a friend and neighbor when she lived here in Studio Village in Studio City, California. She will be missed.
Shirley you were my girly. I will miss you. I know you are dancing in heaven. May God bless you and give you a Peace that surpasses all understanding, especially during this difficult time.
Shirley you were my girly. I will miss you. I know you are dancing in heaven. May God bless you and give you a Peace that surpasses all understanding, especially during this difficult time.
Shirley whirly I will miss u so so much!! I will miss your bright smile and waking u up in the morning with our giggles. Ill miss watching old movies with you and eating cookies. I’ll miss your stories and our little dance moves. I miss you so much already…forever in my heart ❤
Shirley whirly I will miss u so so much!! I will miss your bright smile and waking u up in the morning with our giggles. Ill miss watching old movies with you and eating cookies. I’ll miss your stories and our little dance moves. I miss you so much already…forever in my heart ❤
Shirley I will miss your spunky personality and watching old movies together. God bless and hope we meet again someday.
Shirley I will miss your spunky personality and watching old movies together. God bless and hope we meet again someday.
I think about you often Shirley. You really left your mark on my heart. I miss you so much!!
I think about you often Shirley. You really left your mark on my heart. I miss you so much!!