SHIRLEY A. "SAM" MAIDT, 70, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday afternoon, March 19, 2010 at her home.

Born on July 7, 1939 in Howard, Kansas, she was the daughter of Lester Frank and Genevieve (Cox) Winn. She was raised and received her education in Howard, graduating from Howard High School in 1957 and worked as a cashier for Albertson's Grocery in Winfield.

Shirley was united in marriage on June 2, 1957 to Joel Collier and the couple made their home in Winfield. The couple later divorced.

She was united in marriage to Honald N. "Bud" Maidt Jr., on April 4, 1970 in Winfield where the couple made their home. She was employed as a secretary for the City of Winfield and later worked as a data processing clerk for Binney and Smith Crayola. Shirley was also employed as a secretary for the Winfield High School and later Morton Buildings. She was employed by Safe Homes and Bud lovingly helped her. She worked as a secretary for Community Learning Center and later Cowley County Developmental Services until retiring in 1999. The couple worked at the re-entry gate at the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival for the first 25 years of its existence. Mr. Maidt preceded her in death on December 14, 2005.

Shirley was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Winfield, American Legion Post #10 and the Order of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, reading, CB radios, and going to garage sales and auctions. She also was an avid bowler and helped coach junior leagues.

Her family includes:
Her sons: Greg Collier of Hutchinson, KS; and Eric Collier and wife Sharon of Tulsa, OK; and
Her daughters: Cindy Anglemyer and husband Keith of Winfield, KS; Wendy Turner of Wichita, KS; Sandra Collier of Winfield, KS; and Tricia Denson and husband Dexter of Winfield, KS;
Her brothers: Dwight Winn and Bob Winn both of Howard, KS; and Frank Winn of Bartlesville, OK;
Her sisters: Phyllis Davis of Deer Creek, OK; and Myrna Herbineaux of San Marcos, CA; and
Her 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald, Neil, Ray, George and Wes; and her sisters, Anita Hatfield, Aileen Irvine, Velda Parker and Charlene Jacot.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 23, 2010. The family will greet friends during that time.

Memorials have been established in Shirley's name for Cowley County Safe Homes and St. Jude's Children Hospital. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.