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Shirley Gifford

Shirley Jean (Zajic) Gifford, 87, passed away May 17, 2022 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY.

Shirley was born September 5, 1934 in the state of Missouri to Frank and Maude (Oxley) Zajic. She graduated from Greybull High School in Greybull, WY in 1952.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Leonard William Gifford; her parents; two brothers, Lyle and Dennis Zajic; and one sister, Beverly Cummings.

She is survived by her son, David (Tracy) Gifford;

daughter, Linda (Jerry) Keyes; four grandsons: Aaron Keyes,

Matthew Keyes, Dane Gifford, and Jacob Gifford; 5 great-grandchildren: Austin, Shyann, Connor, Maddee, and Bradley; and 3 great-great grandchildren: Preston, Ryer and Maizie.

A Graveside Service was held on May 21, 2022 at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland, WY. Arrangements have been entrusted to Veile Mortuary.