Shirley A. Palmer, 81, of Kirtland, passed away at her residence. She was born Dec. 31, 1933, in Cleveland. She was the loving mother of Lee (Sue), Lawrence (Luann) and Jon (Cynthia); devoted grandmother of Laura, Debbie, Karen, Jerry, Hope, Kristin, Josh, Jacob, Haily, Justin, Jason, Luke and Paige; and great grandmother of ten. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Township. Memorial service, 5 p.m., Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the funeral home. Private family interment will take place at a later time. The family suggests contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.