Shirley May Ware, 84, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home. She was born July 4, 1941 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Jack Nale and Lillie Lorean (Edmonson) Nale.
She married Donald E. Ware on October 27, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He survives of the home.
Shirley’s life was dedicated to serving her Lord. She was a big part of her and Don’s God’s Way Ministries. She was quite a prayer warrior. Their ministry allowed for extensive travel, which Shirley enjoyed. She made numerous beautiful pieces of ceramic art. She loved her flowers. Her favorite were red roses, especially the white rose with red trimmed petals. She had lots of outdoor flowers and house plants alike. She was Don’s co-pilot when they flew their personal plane.
Surviving are, three sons, Tim Taylor, Belton, MO, Don Ware, Elizabeth, Arkansas and Ron Ware, Belton, MO; grandchildren, Karissa Marshall, Donald Ware, Henry Adam Ware, Brandon Clifford, Christopher Ware, Marshall Ware and Katrina Ware; great-grandchildren, Triston Ware, Amelia Ware, Ariana Ware and Watson Ware; one brother, Henry Paul Nale, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Tom Ware and Johnny Ware; three brothers, Leroy Nale, Thomas Nale and Jack Nale; and one sister, Marie Robinson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Private family burial will be in the Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO. The family suggests memorial contributions to the God’s Way Ministries, and these donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at
www.bradleyhadley.com.
