Shirley Jean Ingles, 85, formerly of Panama, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Panama with the ceremonies.
Services will be held Monday, Dec. 22, at Assalley Funeral Home in Panama. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Panama.
Mrs. Ingles was born Dec. 4, 1940, in Panama, to Jesse and Vivian (Savage) Compton. She lived her lifetime in a community she loved. She attended Panama school in her youth, married Jon Wesley Eudean Ingles (they later divorced) and raised her family.
Mrs. Ingles was a stay-at-home mom to her seven children. Her children’s interests often became her own, whether it be school activities, Girl Scouts, sports, or hobbies, she was always involved, always present and always driving someone somewhere. Once her children had grown, she began a career in home health care. She also became involved in the Women’s Auxiliary, VFW and loved to go out dancing.
Mrs. Ingles is survived by her children, Linda Ingles of Hillsboro, Jesse Ingles of Vandalia, Margie (Doug) Redding of Sorento, Karen (Paul, Jr.) Hemken of Greenville, Carol (Kevin) Triplett of Old Monroe, MO, Cathy (Les) Vaughn of Raytown, MO, and Dennis (Brittney) Ingles of Durant, IA; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Norman (Terri) Compton of Hillsboro; sister, Ida (Richard) Compton of Hillsboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ingles was preceeded in death by her parents, Jesse and Vivian; and brother, Loren Compton.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, memorial donations may be made to: Highland Health Care Center, c/o Activities Department, 1450 26th St., Highland, IL 62249. Condolences may be left online at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
