Shirley Arlette Haskins, 89, passed away January 14, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of North Park Place. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation 1 hour prior at Southern Hills Baptist Church. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Shirley was born on June 29, 1936, in Winnebago, Nebraska, to Douglas and Ethel (Morgan) Wilcox. She graduated from Winnebago High School and, in 1954, met the love of her life, Donald. Shirley and Don Haskins were married on January 21, 1955, in Sioux City.

Shirley found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She loved gardening and took great pride in the beautiful flower garden and pond she created at her home. Summers were filled with laughter and memories around her swimming pool, which brought years of enjoyment to family and friends. She also had a special love for animals of all kinds, often taking them in and making sure they were fed and cared for.

Family meant everything to Shirley. She treasured time spent together traveling, going on cruises, camping, and making lifelong memories along the way. She also enjoyed being with friends, playing cards and games like Hearts, Spades, Dominoes, and Wahoo.

A devoted woman of faith, Shirley was a member of Southern Hills Baptist Church and carried a deep love for God throughout her life.

Those left to honor her memory include her five daughters: Lori Deal of Venice, FL; Doneen (Gary) Conaway of Sioux City; Pamela McGarr of Prairie Village, KS; Andrea (Kevin) Gray of Sioux City; and Christine (Steve) Paxson of Bloomington, IL; 14 grandchildren, Seth, Harvey III, Shurie, Chad (Kelly), Jason (Bao Tran), Jacob (Sierra), Valerie (Andrew), Heather, Michelle (Ryan), Derek (Tanya), Ali, Emma, Will, and Joshua; nine great-grandchildren, Reese, Riley, Evan, Mia, Grace, Liam, Owen, Jared, and Connor; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Don; and her son, Steve Haskins.