Shirley was a long time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2006 she moved to Gresham, Oregon to be close to her daughter Susan.
Shirley retired as an executive Sous Chef for Mandalay Corporation. Hobbies included crafts, knitting and dancing.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Susan and her husband John Woodruff, of Gresham, OR., son John Merrill, of Cottonwood, Arizona and her three grandchildren, John P. Merrill, Justin Merrill and Heather Woodruff.
No services are scheduled.