Shirley M. Valdez, 80, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Sharen HealthCare Elms. Born in Hopedale, on February 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William Patton and Betty (Hasten) Endicott. On March 14, 1980, she married Gregory Valdez. He preceded her in death on February 13, 2006.
She is survived by a son, Michael (Robin) Harris; son-in-law, Brian Bulmer; six grandchildren, Ashley (Brandon) Carlson, Samantha Harris, Aaron Bulmer, Faith (Nate) Birdsell, Sara (Cameron) Miller, and Austin (Chelsea) Bulmer; 12 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Terry Patton, Mary Harris, and Jean Miller; and her significant other, Lorance Sephus. Aside from her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Bulmer; a great-grandchild, Kayden; sister, Jan (Nathan) Sherwood; and a brother, William Patton.
Shirley worked as an office manager at Biehl's Cleaning for many years. She enjoyed spending time with the grandkids.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will take place at Parkview Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared through Davison-Fulton.com
