Shirley C. Pence, 76, of Avon, formerly of Ossian, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013. She was born on October 6, 1936 in Hoopeston, IL to the late Elmer and Versia (Kester) Ferrell. She was a homemaker. She worked at Heyerly Bakery for 20 years. She was also a member of the Ossian United Methodist Church. Surviving family include her sons, Joseph (Anita) Pence of Carmel, William (Judy) Pence of Avon; siblings, Dale (Claudia) Ferrell of Danville, IL, Donna (John) Holt of Hoopeston, IL, 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in passing by her husband, Lewis A. Pence in 1983. A funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home, 120 West Will St., Ossian with visitation starting at 11:00 am. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery.