She was born on September 17, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Elsie Mae Hillyer & Robert F. Hillyer.
Shirley earned her diploma from Scotch Plains High School.
On March 16, 1952 Shirley was married to Arthur M Coles, Jr (deceased 7/25/83).
Shirley was a homemaker, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister; taking care of those family members and friends in need throughout the years.
She was a member of the National Wildlife Federation, National Parks and Recreation, Moose, and had a passion for animals, gardening, football (Florida Gators and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and enjoyed her favorite holiday, Christmas.
She is survived by her children, Roxanne Coles-Matis (John) and Rhonda Coles Halsey (Alan); grandchildren, Matthew Matis (Annie), Michael Matis (Alison), Erica Halsey, April Halsey Polito (Thomas), and Steven Halsey; great grandchildren, Abigail Matis, Lucas Matis, Liam Matis, and Charlotte Matis; Niece, Louise Cole (Gregg); nephews, Dennis Ryan and Richard Ryan (Linda); grandniece, Claudia Freire (Tania); grandnephews, Andrew Ryan, Craig Ryan (Teresa), and Scott Ryan (Amanda); and great grandnephews/nieces, Zander, Melody, Amberly and Liam.
Funeral Services will be held at 12pm, March 11, 2023 at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Road, Largo, FL 33774.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Shirley's name to Moose Charities - Mooseheart Child City & School (residential school for ages infant to 21 for children whose families cannot take care of them due to extenuating circumstances for whatever time is needed) https://www.moosecharities.org/ways-to-give/ or to the American Heart Association www.heart.org
