Shirley Ann (Nanny) Clain
October 22, 1937 ~ February 16, 2025
Shirley Ann (Nanny) Clain, 87 of Wichita passed away Sunday, February 16th, 2025, after a very short devastating illness. She was surrounded by her family at her home the last two weeks of her life. Ten of those days were spent laughing and enjoying life as the family loved on her. On behalf of her family, we are all very grateful for that time. We all loved her so much and she will be sorely missed.
Shirley met her husband, Barry W. Clain Sr. in 1953 and were married at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wichita. The two were blessed with 4 children, Barry Jr., Terry (Mindy), and Robert, all three of Wichita, and Cheryl (Mark) Kelly of Conway Springs, Kansas.
Shirley was born on October 22, 1937, in Dardanelle, Arkansas to William (Bill) Nanny and Lola R. Nanny. Shirley is preceded in death by both parents, brothers, Norbin, Jimmy, Gary, Larry, and sisters, Betty Rodriquez and Inez Wilson.
She is survived by sister, Pam Vyff (Neil) of Wichita; all 4 of her children; 6 grandchildren, Mark Kelly Jr (Tracy), and Crystal Hinnen (Travis) both of Conway Springs, Kody Truesdale (Becca) of Holly Springs, NC, Ty Clain of Wichita, Todd Clain (Breny) of Topeka, and Taryn of Kansas City. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, Chloe and Dylan Henderson, Kayla, Lane, Faith, and Lacy Kelly, Arianna, Elissa, and Mario Clain, Sienna, Quinten, and Hudson. Shirley met her husband who was an Airman at McConnell AFB in Wichita and was the proud mother of three boys who served in the military. Her husband Barry Sr. retired from the Kansas Air National Guard along with sons, Barry Jr. and Terry. Son, Robert served in the US Army. She also is the proud grandmother of retired Lt. Col. Mark Kelly Jr. of the Kansas Air National Guard. Mark Jr's wife, Tracy also served in the KANG. Mark Jr. daughter, Kayla serves in the KANG and son, Lane serves in the US Army. Maj. Todd Clain and Maj. Breny Clain of the KANG in Topeka, KS. You can say that Shirley was the matriarch of a military family.
A viewing is scheduled for Friday, February 21st, 2025, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary 10515 West Maple. Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday morning at 10:00 am also at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Graveside burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
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Cheryl, we are so sot for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
My Aunt Shirley was like a Mother or a Grandmother to me. I loved her so much! I will miss her laugh. There is no one that valued and loved her family like she did. When I think of the word family it will always be she that I think of. She will be missed and always loved. She impacted so many of us in a positive way that we will carry with for the rest of our lives. Prayers go out to the Clain family and the extended Nanny family. She will never be forgotten!
Thank you Shirley, for attending our football, basketball and softball games, I know you were there for your Boys, but you were also there for the rest of us. Thank you for being the Mom some of us missed out on, and giving advice when needed. To the Clains, thanks for sharing her with the rest of us. We love you
We are thinking of you during this difficult time of loss.
Barry brought his Mom to one of our March Madness Watch Parties. My husband and I were fortunate enough to sit down and have a Beer with her and watch some College Hoops. Your Mom was just such a special woman and Iām so glad I had the opportunity to meet her, Shirley was such a hoot and fit right in with our group. We are so sorry for your Loss. Roxe Ann and Kurt
Mamaw- you will be missed beyond words. I know you are now home and in no pain, watching over us all. Thank you for always loving our entire family.
Uncle Barry- I love you! You just gained the most beautiful Angel ā¤ļøšš¼