Dateline: Alton

Shirley A. Wyatt, 84, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Born September 18, 1935 in Alton, she was the daughter of Charles R. and Mary E. (Elble) Carr. She was a secretary for 12th Street Presbyterian Church in Alton for 20 years. She was an avid bowler, a member of a Quilter Club and a church volunteer. She was the secretary/treasurer of the Soroptimist Club. On April 10, 1971 she married Thomas I. Wyatt at 12th Street Presbyterian Church. He survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Cynthia Matsuyasu (Yutaka) of O'Fallon, IL, a son, Steven T. Wyatt of Alton, a grandson, Jackson Matsuyasu, nephews, Dr. James Schumacher, David Schumacher and Richard Schumacher, her brother-in-law, Michael K. (Paula) Wyatt of McLean, VA and her faithful friend, Tora. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Golden Keller and a sister, Betty R. Schumacher. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020. Reverend Daniel Irwin will officiate. Burial will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. John Neuman Catholic School in Maryville, IL or the Children's Home and Aide Society in Alton. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com