Shirley Joyce Bleything, 64, of Knoxville, formerly of Ottumwa, died at 5:43 a.m. May 7, 2025 at her home.
She was born March 13, 1961 in Ottumwa to Dean Edward and Rose Johnson Bleything.
Growing up in Ottumwa, Shirley worked as a CNA at various facilities including Sunnyslope Care Center and Ridgewood Care Center. She also worked as a traveling CNA for several years.
Shirley enjoyed going to the casinos and spending time with her family.
Surviving is her daughter, Shawnna (Travis) Reinier of Moulton; 3 grandchildren, Amisha, Travis and Dalton; 3 great-grandchildren, Dayton, Bentley and Brantson; 3 sisters, Pat, Connie and Mary; and 2 brothers, Dean and Rick.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Cody Copple; 2 sisters, Sharon and Tina; 4 brothers, Larry, Terry, John and Gary; and her companion, Gregg Copple.
Her body has been cremated and no services are planned. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.
Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
