Shirley Grace Anderson Tarro Hancock passed away peacefully with family by her side at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the age of ninety-two and returned to her Heavenly Father and was reunited with her husband, Edwin Hancock; daughter, Jolynn Kitson; parents, Willis Franklin Anderson and Rose Margaret (Lewis) Anderson; and her many brothers and sisters that preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed.

Shirley was born November 25, 1926 in Derby, Colorado and was number four of sixteen children. Shirley grew up helping take care of her many brothers and sisters; she loved to make bread with her mom so that her brothers and sisters could enjoy a warm treat after school with butter and homemade jam of course. Shirley loved to tell stories of her growing up in Salt Lake City when there were dirt roads in downtown and when her father would take her and some of her brothers and sisters in the wagon to the farmers market where they would be able to get the vegetables that didn’t sell — the family grew up poor but could not have had more love and support. The kindness that her parents taught her carried on for ninety-two wonderful years.

Shirley married Joe Tarro and had two amazing daughters, Trudy Fullmer (John) and JoLynn Kitson/deceased. Shirley later divorced and then married Edwin Hancock; they were sealed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Temple. They lived in California for a short time and then moved to Sandy in 1975, where they built their home. Shirley loved her family and was very devoted, not only to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, but also to her brothers, sisters, neighbors, and many friends.

Shirley could always been seen out in her yard, planting flowers and pulling those pesky weeds that she disliked so much. Not only did she love her flower garden, but she loved having a vegetable garden and loved sharing the produce with others — she had a green thumb that could often make people envious; she was still taking care of her yard at the age of ninety-one. Shirley loved to walk, garden, bake (in her younger years), visit, and, above all, spend time with her family.

She had a wonderful life and will forever be missed by all those that knew and loved her, our hearts will never be the same. Thank you for the incredible memories and continual love and support that you gave.

Shirley was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints and had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Jesus Christ; she loved to serve others and often gave more than she took.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Trudy Fullmer (Randy); grandchildren, Brett Fullmer (Jane) and Kamille Fullmer (Bob Swindle); and great-grandchildren, Noah Fullmer, Tatiana Swindle, Alec Fullmer, and Lily Fullmer; as well as brothers and sisters, Elsa Wilde (Jerry), Micky Rolfe, and Bill Skuppin (Hannah.)

Her family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the gentle and loving care that Harmony Home Health and Hospice provided, notably Shauna, Lisa, and Diane. Also, to all the loving neighbors for their help and support, Sandy, Careline, Eric, and Bishop Jongejan just to name a few, and to Trudy Fullmer for the around the clock loving care that she provided every day for the last five months.

Family and friends of Shirley are invited for a viewing at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Midvalley Fifth Ward Chapel, 1175 East 7800 South, Sandy, with a visitation prior from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Published by Larkin Sunset Gardens Mortuary.