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