Shirley Harding

Shirley Ann Ross Harding was born April 19, 1946 in Eldorado, KS to Bill and Charlotte Ross. Shirley passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026. She was 80 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Charlie Ross, sister Carol Ross Jordan, her daughter Crystal Albert Hagebusch, great granddaughter Gabrielle Martin and great grandson Chris Hagebusch.

Shirley is survived by brother Kenny Ross, sisters Joyce Thomas and Kathy Sims. Children Jerry (Lee-Ann) Caudle, Leland John Lee, James (Carey) Lee. Grandchildren: Kendall (Casey) Williams, Daylan (Sasha) Caudle, Nicole (Dustin) Semisch, Kendall Riggs, Taylor Riggs, Gracie Lee, Jordan Martin, Caelei (Ryan) Henderson, Tanner (Annie) Lee, Ryan (Stacey) Hagebusch, 17 great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Shirley was retired from Beechcraft/Raytheon Aircraft after a long career as an inspector. She was an avid Bingo player and loved to play card games and make ceramics. She was well known for the Christmas candy that she made for her family and friends every year. Shirley loved spending time with her grandchildren and passed on her love of candy making to several of them.

Shirley’s family will be celebrating her life on January 9, 2027. The celebration will be from 4:00-6:00 at the Augusta Senior Citizen Center at 640 Osage in Augusta. Please join us as we celebrate the life of Shirley Harding. Any memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.