Shirley L. Vance

September 7, 1949 - February 13, 2021

Shirley L. Vance, 71, of Grand Island passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. There will be a private memorial service to honor Shirley’s life. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements. Shirley was born September 7, 1949 in Scottsbluff, the daughter of Walter and Burtis (Bennett) Krentz. She grew up and attended school in Scottsbluff. On June 22, 1979, Shirley married Don Vance, combining their families. They made their home in Grand Island, completing their family with four more children for a total of eight. Shirley was employed as a manager with Godfather’s Pizza for a number of years and partnered with her husband in owning and managing the Village Inn. Her last employment was as a bookkeeper with Nash Finch Company in North Platte. Above all, Shirley’s family was the most important to her; being a part of her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. Those who will cherish her memory include her husband, Don; eight children, Tammy Scarborough of Grand Island, Rob Willson of Kimball, Tonya Pedersen of Elm Creek, Curt (Tabby) Vance of Olathe, KS, Shane (Rajean) Vance of Kearney, DJ (Bethany) Vance of Grand Island, Tim (Lisa) Vance of Bend, OR, and Mindy (Matt) Heusinkvelt of Crete; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Other survivors include, two sisters, Kathy (Bob) Tarr of Woodburn, OR and Rae Ellen (Clarence) Brooks of Grand Island; several nieces and nephew; and her two four-legged fur babies, Wilson and Oreo. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Sharon Pile. Memorials are suggested to Central Nebraska Humane Society.