9/20/35 – 4/16/23
Age 87, of Farmington, NY and formerly of Macedon Center, NY passed away peacefully with her family at her side on April 16, 2023.
She was predeceased by her parents, Ray & Gladys Garlock; infant son Donald; sister Beverly Darling and her loving husband Richard Murphy, with whom on the day that she passed, would have celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Shirley is survived by her three children, Kevin Murphy (Nancy), Kenneth (Sheila) Murphy and Kimberly Murray (Mark); niece Krista (Michael) Stonewell; Grandchildren – Rick (Courtney) Murphy, Abby (Nate) Tormey, Jessie Murphy (Brooke), Sara Murphy, Kenny Murphy, Dakota Herold, Adam (Melissa) Murray, Jeffery Ayotte and Matthew Piccaretto; along with 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved flowers and gardening and was an avid quilter who enjoyed sewing, knitting and creating crafts.
Donations in her memory can be made to Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center, 2652 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626.
Friends and family may gather on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10 AM at Rochester Cremation, 1118 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626. Service will be at 10:30 AM
Rest in Peace Shirley, you will be missed !
Your gift of gab and love for life was infectious !
Love, Tom and Jeanie xoxo
Shirley was the perfect example of a wife, mother and grandmother. I was blessed by witnessing and experiencing the love she showered over her family daily. She made sure every family gathering was full of food and a feeling of inclusion and love. (When Dick was alive there were plenty of gatherings, he loved to be around family and friends) Shirley always made it look easy to have enough of everything to share with all. Shirley’s love and dedication to her family was amazing. She never stopped caring for and taking care of her children and grandchildren. I am eternally grateful to and for you Shirley . You are the reason I have the people I love most in this world., my children and grandchildren. My heart is comforted because I know your are in the arms of your life long love . All angels belong with God and you were an angel on earth , the lord has ushered you home.
I love you Shirley thank you for all of the best people in my life.
Love Pam
Kenny , Kim and Kevin I am sending so much love .
We will miss you, Shirley. Meeting you and getting to know you at Good Shepherd was such a blessing and a gift. You always had a big smile to share with others. Condolences to your loving family.
Mark, Cheryl, and Quinn Deutschlander