Shirlan Sue Shoultz

Shirlan Sue Shoultz, 86, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at RiverOaks Health Care in Princeton. She was born March 17, 1939 at home in Gibson County to the late Adrian Shoultz and Norma Jean (Jones) Armstrong. She obtained her masters degree in education and was a high school teacher at North Gibson School Corporation for over 20 years. Shirlan attended clown school and was a River City Clown. She enjoyed entertaining nursing home residents. She was a member of The Oasis Church where she was very active and lived in the Princeton area her entire life. Shirlan was loved and will be missed beyond measure.

Shirlan is survived by her children, Kaye Lynn Cates (John) of Hazleton, Bradley John Steelman (Debbie) of Patoka, and Jan Lee Weist (Craig) of Hazleton; grandchildren, Nicole Compton (Chris), Jennifer King (Bill), Melanie Thacker (Jordan), John Bradley Steelman (Lindsay), Ryan Steelman (Brandi), Tyler Steelman (Alexa) , Chassity Mays (Mikey), and Cristen Dann (Jon); great-grandchildren, Isabella, Gabriella, Jeremiah, and Zakariah Compton, Jenna Virden, Brayson King, Allison and Emily Steelman, Natalee Steelman, Cash and Miles Mays, Gannon, Graham, and Hudson Dann; great-great-grandchild, Jordan Hill; sisters, Shelby Turner (Dick) and Wanda Shoultz; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Allen B. Armstrong; brother, Gary Shoultz; and niece, Vicki Chandler.

The graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Mt. Olympus. Burial will follow.

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