Shirley Ann Barber was born on July 07, 1932 in Danby, New York to George Miller King and Lydia (Stauffenecker) King. She married Neil L. Todd on June 26, 1950. Shirley remained a homemaker until she entered the workforce. She worked at Sears for a number of years (in several different departments) and when a new challenge came her way she accepted it. Shirley also worked in the catering department at Edgewood Bakery. She ended her career at Golden Corral where she became known as the “omelet lady”. Shirley also held a real estate license for many years. She had many jobs which she enjoyed thoroughly, but her primary focus was, and always would be, her children.
A dynamo, a bundle of energy, a ball of fire - these are all terms which could be used to describe Shirley. A mother of six children, she always managed to find the time to hold at least one full-time job, while also staying active in the “Port-o-Call” chapter of the American Women’s Business Association. During her ABWA membership she served as President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, and Chair of many different committees.
Shirley is predeceased by Neil L. Todd, the father of her children, her sisters; Jean King Rundle and Dawn Bell King, and brothers; Robert King and Carl King. She is survived by her children; Cheryl (Larry Ridley), Valarie (J.B.) Cohen, Pamela (Lyle) Ganyo, Christine Todd, Tracey (Clayton) Hickox, Larry (Sigrun) Todd, her brother; Donald King, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons; Chad Bennett, Christopher (Steve) Todd, Greg Olson, Jon Triggs, Jon Ridley, and Spencer Todd. Honorary Pallbearers are Kent (Larry) Ridley, Todd Hickox, Hunter Todd, with honorable mentions to granddaughters Ann (Troy) Blum and Staci (Joel) Chamberlain.
Services in honor of Shirley will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Westside Baptist Church, 7775 Herlong Road, Jacksonville, FL. 32210. Services will begin with a visitation at 1:00 P.M. immediately followed by a Celebration of her life at 2:00 P.M. Services will be officiated by Todd Hickox.
You may leave words of comfort and sympathy at www.HGRiversideFuneralHome.com . HARDAGE-GIDDENS, RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK and FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Boulevard is serving the family.
