Nellie L. Shearer, 77, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Norton County Hospital, Norton, KS.

She was born August 4, 1939 on the Gill family farmstead in Graham County, KS, the daughter of Vernon B. and Alberta F. (Bauguess) Gill. On November 27, 1955 she married Dean Shearer in Norton, KS.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bonnell Gill.

She is survived by her husband Dean of Norton, KS; two daughters, Dalene Juenemann and husband Jerry of Olathe, KS, Verla Britton of Louisiana; one son, Doug Shearer and wife Monnie of Hays, KS; one brother, Calvin Gill and wife Anise of Norton, KS; one sister, Viola Belden and husband Wayne of Norton, KS; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Services are pending.

Memorial Donations may be given in her name and sent in care of the funeral chapel.