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Shirlee M. Brewer

October 5, 1933 - March 3, 2020

Brewer, Shirlee, M. (nee Henning) 86, of St. Louis, passed away Tues., March 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, and her late husband of 32 years, Leo Brewer. Shirlee went to Drake University, where she was a majorette and a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She met her husband while she attended Drake and he attended Iowa State University, they fell in love and were married. Shirlee was a homemaker, raising 6 children. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Houston Caldwell, and her 6 children., as well as 17 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated mother who treasured raising her children, she made time for all of them, ensuring they each felt loved and special. She enjoyed playing the piano and would frequently wake her children up in the morning to her lively piano playing. She savored playing tennis, and somehow always managed to return any ball hit at her. She was an active volunteer for multiple Catholic charities, and her kindness touched many lives. She relished living at her beloved farm in Ste. Genevieve. Shirlee was devoted to her children and loved playing with her many grandchildren. She was very proud of her family and leaves behind nothing but beautiful memories. Shirlee had a cheery, kind disposition and will be dearly missed by all her children and grandchildren. A celebration of Shirlee’s life, will be held Sun. March 8, 5-8 pm at Buchholz Mortuary West, 2211 Clarkson Rd. (at Wilson) Chesterfield, MO. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anselem Church, 530 S. Mason Rd. Creve Coeur, MO on Mon. March 9, 10 am., followed by a private entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum.

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Brewer, Shirlee, M. (nee Henning) 86, of St. Louis, passed away Tues., March 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents, brothers, and her late husband of 32 years, Leo Brewer. Shirlee went to Drake University, where... View Obituary & Service Information

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