Shirley Kay Stinson, 55, of Benton, IL, died at 2:12 p. m. Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Stinson was born on August 24, 1957 in DuQuoin, IL the daughter of Clarence Stinson and Virginia (Wyant) Stinson. Shirley worked as a CNA until she became disabled. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, grandmother, and a special friend. She is survived by her son, Jeremy K. Stinson, Benton, IL, eight grandchildren, Maddison and Kaitlyn Worley, Colten Sloan, Isaiah Cosby, Noah, Constance, Kaiah, Brooklyn Stinson, Aunt (adopted sister) Bertrettia Stinson, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Shirley lived with her niece and caretaker, Christina Armes. She really enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends, Wanda and Robert Steingruby. Mrs. Stinson was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Jerry and Roy Stinson, Sr., one sister, Shelia Stinson Ferrari, her son’s father, Randy D. Karnes, a niece, Sarah, a great-niece, Samantha, and two great-nephews, Gavin and Adam. Shirley’s family would like to thank all of those who put Shirley and her family and friends in their thoughts and prays. Thank you all very much. A graveside memorial service will be held at 4:00 p. m. Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Brady Cemetery in Akin. Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in Benton is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.hobbsjohnson.com to sign the memorial guestbook.