It is with love and sadness we say farewell to our beloved mother. Shirley passed away peacefully, December 6, 2021, at the age of 89.
She was born on March 8, 1932, in East St. Louis, Illinois. She moved to Phoenix at the age of 6. Shirley attended St. Francis Elementary school and was a 1950 graduate of Xavier College Prep.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Steve, daughters; Marylynn and Denise, her grandson Jeff and 3 of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Chris, Linda, Greg, and Lisa.
She was an incredibly strong loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and had may wonderful lifelong friends that were dear to her heart.
A memorial service will be held, Saturday, January 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 North 103rd Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351 with a reception to follow in the Menke Sun City room.