SHIRLEY SHARON (SHOOK) CHILES

SHIRLEY SHARON (SHOOK) CHILES:

May 4, 1947–April 21, 2026

Shirley Sharon (Shook) Chiles was born May 4, 1947, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Harrison Shook and Ariel (Warner) Shook. Weighing around three pounds at birth, she always faced life with fierce tenacity. 

Shirley died April 21, 2026, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare in Spearfish, South Dakota. 

Shirley was raised in Newcastle, alongside her brothers, Kenneth “Buz” and Dennis, and her sister, Ruth. On Sept. 25, 1966, she married the love of her life, Ralph E. Chiles in Newcastle. Shirley and Ralph had three children, Brenda, Connie, and Robert. They made their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming. 

Shirley was primarily a homemaker, but also worked in cafés and most recently Walmart in Gillette. 

Shirley had many hobbies. She was talented in sewing, crocheting, baking, cooking, creating bridal veils and more. 

Shirley will always be remembered for caring for others and making a friend out of everyone. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, Ruth Coy; and best friend, Diane Phoenix. 

Shirley is survived by her children, Brenda Schooler (Ron Clubb), Connie Chiles, and Bob Chiles (Barb); eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Buz (Judy) Shook and Dennis Shook; and many family members and friends. 

Services will be held at Moorcroft Community Center in Moorcroft on May 2 at 11 a.m. Burial will be after the services at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. Shirley’s niece, Pastor Shayla Graham, will be officiating. 

Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Meridian Mortuary, 111 S. Railway Ave, Newcastle, WY 82701 or
expressions of sympathy may also be made online at meridianmortuary.com.