

Shirley was born on September 12, 1928 in Blandon, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Sara Miller. As the daughter of teachers, she was destined to work in the field of education. Shirley was a graduate of Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, and Reading Business Institute. In 1950 Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Norman. They lived in Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania until 1961 when they moved with their three children to Madison, Connecticut.
In 2020 Shirley lost her husband of 70 years and thereafter made her home in Waterford, Connecticut.
As a young woman Shirley worked for the Berks County Department of Recreation. After moving to the Connecticut Shoreline, she began her career working for Madison Public School District as Secretary to the Principals at Copse Road School and Brown Middle School, retiring in 1989. She loved her work and was a good friend to teachers, school staff members, and students alike.
Shirley enjoyed traveling with her husband, listening to music, and volunteering at the Killingworth town library. Above all else she loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express thanks to the caring Masonicare Hospice nurses and the nursing staff at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
A private family memorial is being planned.
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