Shirley Lea Daniel 91, of Ash Grove, passed away, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1935, in Ash Grove, Missouri to Homer and Ruth (Wise) Fortner.

Shirley was a lifelong area resident. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church. Shirley shared her passion and talent of music with the church, playing the piano and organ for over 62 years. She also played for many quartets and other musicians around the area. Shirley will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Teresa Crawford and husband Arthur; grandsons, Jonathan Miller and wife Andrea, Stephen Miller and wife Katie, Aaron Miller and wife Ashley; step grandchildren, Jason Crawford and wife Michelle, Nikki Medley and husband Justin; 9 great grandchildren; 2 step great grandchildren; other family and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Ruth Fortner, siblings, Jimmy Ted Fortner and Helen Grant.

Visitation will be from 10:00AM until service time, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Ash Grove First Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 11:00AM, at the church, with burial to follow at Ash Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer Association for research and may be left with the funeral home. https://www.alz.org/research