Shea Bey

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Shirley "Shea" Catherine Bey, 98, of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Independence Care Center.

She was born Feb. 2, 1921, in St. Louis to Eugene Arthur and Stella Shirley Kupferer. She and Paul Bey were married Feb. 3, 1951. He preceded her in death Dec. 15, 2001.

Shea was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and was a homemaker.

She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the American Legion, Girl and Boy Scouts and Cancer Survivor Team. Shea volunteered with Alzheimer's Association. She was a Red Hat Lady and was very active in the Community Concert Series. She was an avid bridge player, bird watcher, art enthusiast and world traveler.

Shea enjoyed sharing her love for the arts and photography with family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn (Donald) Hardaway of Perryville; son, John (Karen) Bey of Cape Girardeau; and grandchildren, Sarah Bey, Katie Bey, Maria Pontillas-Shackles and Ryan Pontillas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Eugene Kupferer Jr. and Richard Kupferer; and grandchild, Laurie Pontillas.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville, with the Rev. Joe Geders officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, with military honors provided by the American Legion and U.S. Navy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.