WEST FRANKFORT – Shirley Galli passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis following recent complications from a fall which required surgery. She passed peacefully surrounded by her sons, Greg and Dave.

Shirley was born Nov. 3, 1933, in West Frankfort to Julia (Stare) Malkovich and Mike Malkovich. She married the love of her life, Norman Galli, on Oct. 18, 1958. They had many happy years together until his passing in 2019.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Norman. Shirley is survived by her sons, Greg (Lana) Galli and Dave (Amy) Galli; along with her grandchildren, Logan and Ashlan Galli. Also surviving are her sisters, Martha (Jack) Galli and Karen McClusky; nephews, Bryan Galli, Brad Galli, and Kris McClusky; niece, Kim Ransom; brother-in-law, Albert (Janet) Galli; and special cousin, Susan Malkovich.

Shirley attended Johnston City High School.  She loved being around people having grown up in her parents neighborhood grocery store. 

Shirley had long battled a lung problem caused many years ago by an unusual medical condition. Even with this difficult physical condition, she was adventurous and determined to live each day to its fullest. She worked at Allen Industries in Herrin until the birth of her first son, Greg. She then became a full time mother to Greg and later Dave. She was very competitive. She was a member of a bowling league, partnered with Norman as they participated in weekly bocce ball leagues and was on the golf course every chance she had. Unfortunately, her medical requirements made it impossible to continue these activities. 

Later in life was somewhat of a struggle, however with the constant support of her sons, and daughters-in-law, Amy and Lana, she was able to stay in her home that she and Norman built. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 19, at Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with services following.  

Interment will take place at Denning Cemetery, with the Rev. Tod Parchman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, it is the family’s wish for people to “Pay It Forward” to people in need.