Shirley Ann Backus
May 18, 1941 - February 1, 2021
Shirley Ann Backus, 79, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away February 1, 2021. She was born May 18, 1941 in Shoals, Indiana Shirley graduated from Tech High School Class of 1958. She and her husband, Dennis Allen Backus, shared 36 years of marriage until his passing December 26, 1995. Shirley was an Enrolled Agent for the IRS and worked 30 years with H&R Block. Shirley’s greatest pleasures included hosting Thanksgiving dinners, renovating and flipping houses. Visitation will be Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12 noon at Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel, 3333 East Thompson Road. Shirley is survived by her sons, Dwayne Backus and David Backus (Julia); grandchildren, Elena Reed (Harry), Daniel Backus (Elizabeth), Emily Backus, Sarah Thornton (Michael) and Gregory Backus (Ashley); sister, Emma Backus, Omalee McClain, and Patty Steinberger (George); brother, Ralph Moss (Alice) and 10 great-grandchildren. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Allen Backus; mother, Hannah Lucille (Delong) Moss; brothers, Osby Moss, Gene Moss, Lowell Moss and Charlie Moss. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Central Indiana. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Thompson Road Chapel.
Shirley Ann Backus, 79, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away February 1, 2021. She was born May 18, 1941 in Shoals, Indiana Shirley graduated from Tech High School Class of 1958. She and her husband, Dennis Allen Backus, shared 36 years of marriage... View Obituary & Service Information