She was employed by Oregon Dairy and Bachman Company, and loved to spend time with her buddy Lewis the Cat.
Surviving are her husband of 29 years Bill; father Arthur, husband of Elaine Sauder of Ephrata; mother Laura E. Harmes of Bretheren Village; brothers Bryan, husband of Mary Harmes of Lititz; brother Robert Sauder; and sister Brenda, wife of Shawn McKeown of Orlando.
She was predeceased by her son John Michael Rhoads.
In accordance with her wishes there will be no services.
Any donations to be made to St Judes Hospital
Charitable donations may be made in Shirley's memory to the following organization:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
http://www.stjude.org
501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Tel: 901 495 3300