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Obituary For Shirley Domokos
Shirley Ann (Harrington) Domokos entered the presence of her Savior on April 30, 2025, while a resident of Mill Pond in Ankeny, IA. She was born March 21, 1938, in Peoria, IL. As a child, Shirley placed her faith and trust in Jesus Christ and, as an adult, spent her life serving her Lord however she could.
After graduating from high school, Shirley attended Cedarville College (now Cedarville University) and graduated with a major in music. While attending Cedarville, she met Robert Domokos, and they were united in marriage on June 30, 1962.
Shirley worked as a secretary while Robert was in seminary and was by his side as a pastor’s wife when he pastored churches in Indiana and Ohio. Robert, Shirley, and their two children, Michael and Brenda, moved to Ankeny, IA, in 1972, when Robert became a professor at Faith Baptist Bible College.
Shirley used her musical ability to faithfully serve as church organist, and often pianist, including as organist at Ankeny Baptist Church for 40 years. After her children were grown, Shirley worked part-time in the Accounting Office and then as the secretary for the Music Department at Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Gross and Lorene (Fields) Harrington, and a brother, Marvin Harrington. She is survived by her husband Robert, son Michael (Kimberly), daughter Brenda (Brian) Thomas, granddaughters Jessica (Joshua) Carey and Lindsey Thomas, and a brother, Kenneth (Mary Ann) Harrington.
The family thanks the healthcare and hospice workers at Mill Pond for assisting Shirley through the advanced stages of Parkinson’s.
Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Ankeny Baptist Church (2842 SW 3rd St. Pl.) in Ankeny. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, at Ankeny Memorial Gardens followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at Ankeny Baptist Church. The service will be live streamed at Memorial Service - Shirley Domokos
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers monetary donations to Ankeny Baptist Church and/or Faith Baptist Bible College & Theological Seminary.
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Add A CondolenceI remember Mrs Domokos from my church in Indiana-she played piano so beautifully, and while a bit quiet and shy, she had a wonderful sense of humor. Her love for the Lord showed in her interest in missions and in children's ministry. The Domokos family was often in our home as we enjoyed fellowship with them around the table, playing games and laughing-so much laughter! While I'm sure you miss her, she is with Jesus and you will see her again some day. Blessings to you all! Debbie Lawlor Sutton
"The rarest of all human qualities is consistency." (Jeremy Bentham) I never had the pleasure of meeting Shirley, Dr Bob, but Paula assures me that she was a solid rock to you and to the cause of Christ.
We are confident that God will be just what you need Him to be. God bless and may the peace of God keep you. Stan and Paula (who still calls you Dad Domikos); Luton, England
Mrs. Domokos was always kind and loving to me while I attended FBBC from 1973 to 1977. She was a special wife, mother, and friend.
