Shirley Jean Gillies, age 90, of East Moline, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday November 28th.

Born on December 17, 1934, in Crystal, North Dakota, Shirley was the beloved daughter of Clara and Otto Puppe.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Shirley found her greatest joy in her family. She is survived by her son Charles "Chuckie" (Chris) Gillies, daughter Sheila Milburn, grandchildren: Joddi (Chad) Schuldt, Scott Gillies, Crystal Milburn, Abbey (Troy) Wages, Bryan (Suzy) Milburn, and Jill Gillies; thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and her sister Janice Stroud.

She was preceded in death by parents, her husband Charles "Cash" Gillies, and her siblings (Clifford, Lyle, Gordon, and Jackie)

A full-blooded German from North Dakota, she grew up on a farm where hard work was simply a way of life—but she still found time to lace up her shoes and play basketball as a little girl. She lived a beautiful almost 91 years and rarely did she slow down. Even in her later years, she continued to play cards weekly, attend her great-grandchildren's extracurricular activities and she never missed an opportunity to spend time with her family.

She will be remembered for her unwavering faith and love of baking (especially peanut brittle for all every Christmas). She filled her home with memories and the many treasures she found while antiquing.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5th from noon - 1:30 PM at Van Hoe, East Moline, IL. Private family burial will take place following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Her legacy of love and quiet strength will live on in all who were blessed to know her.

Online condolences may left for the family at www.vanhoe.com