Shirley J. Esparza (nee Graham), 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Shirley is the beloved wife of Dimas "Nick" Esparza; Loving mother of Char Esparza-Burr (Richard) of Fenton, MO. and Monica Renee Esparza-Porter of House Springs, MO.; Cherished grandmother of Maria, Bianca, Jesse, Olivia, Jacob, Emma and Claire; Dear sister of Bobbie Townsend of Nixa, MO.; Shirley is a beloved aunt to many nieces, nephews, mother-in-law and was a member of Arnold Baptist Church. Visitation on Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Fenton Chapel 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO. 63026 Graveside service at Cochran Cemetery in Poplar Bluffs, MO. Monday, February 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm