Delores Jean Shirley

Delores Jean Shirley, passed away on 10/29/26. Born in San Diego CA Feb 3rd 1941, beloved mother, wife, sister, Oma and friend to many. An artist deluxe whose talents graced many Halloween scarecrow contests in her hometown of Auburn, CA. Talented seamstress , awarded Home Master Gardener in Auburn 2014, devoted many years as a docent at The Barnhardt museum, volunteered as an usher for many performances at the Music Circus theater in Sacto, volunteering at the Placer Meals on Wheels delivery and devoted many hours at the local cat rescue . She loved cats and took in many strays and provided care for needy cats. Accolades include baker, extraordinary cook and cake decorator, mine and my sister’s former Girl Scout leader and world traveler with her husband Earl. She and Earl were amazing swing dancers . Folks would move to give mom and Earl plenty of space to cut some rug.

She and Earl are members of Pioneer United Methodist church. She will be greatly missed by all left behind.

Survived by her loving husband Earl, brothers Ron and Gary Ullery, daughters Terri Mork (James), Linda Curtis (Chris), step children Karen Clayton (Stephen), Steven Shirley (Lilia) and Janet Lopez (Brian), and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Ullery ,mother Janet Back and grandson, Blake Shirley. She leaves behind her beloved cat, Missy, whom she treasured and showered with love daily. Goodbye, Mom. Rest easy until we meet again.

Donations can be made in Delores’ name to Placer County Animal shelter.

Family and friends will be notified of a Celebration of Life gathering to be held at a later date.

A viewing and visitation will be held Saturday 11/7, from 3-7pm, at Chapel of the Hills 1331 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA.