Shirley (Willis) Magill, 89, of Zelienople passed away Thursday at Parker Personal Care Home in Parker.
Born Sept. 14, 1925, in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Olive (Garmen) Willis.
Shirley graduated from Zelienople High School in 1943. She worked as a staff writer for the Butler County News Record and was a copy editor for the Valley News Dispatch.
She was a longtime member of St. Peter's Reformed Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent for nine years. She was also a member of the Historic Harmony Society and the Riverside Community Education Foundation. She enjoyed being the 4-H Leader for Marion Township for nine years as well as being a tutor at Riverside High School. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Glenn (Cynthia) Magill of Butler and Douglas (Cheryl) Magill of Portersville; her grandchildren, Ethan (Arin) Magill, Devin (Tara) Magill, Julie (Jason) Wagner, Joel Magill and Kyle Magill; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy W. Magill, who died on Jan. 7, 1996.
MAGILL - The family of Shirley (Willis) Magill, who died Thursday, March 26, 2015, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and from noon until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. James Bertoti officiating at the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 219 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
Shirley will be laid to rest privately at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park in Rochester.
Expression of sympathy may be shared with Shirley's family at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com
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Glenn, Doug. So sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. My dear cousin, Shirley, remembering all the good times we shared over the years. May you Rest in Peace.
Charlene Willis Watson
April 5, 2015
Glenn and Doug: I send my sympathy on the passing of your mother. I don't know if you remember me, but I saw the notice and wanted you both to know that I remembered you. Bill Lennox
March 31, 2015
Glenn and Doug I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memory of being at your house in Fombell on the hill. Not even sure of the year. The neighbor had that huge goose that would chase you... It is the first time I remember having cinnamon toast. Your Mom made that in the morning for me. I won't ever forget setting at the kitchen table with her. Your Dad also made homemade ice cream. It was a special gift. God Bless
Noreen Magill Austermuhl
March 31, 2015
Remembering the fun my family and Aunt Shirley's family had at picnics and birthdays. Aunt Shirley always took the movie camera out when it was time to eat. Our prayers are with you and your family, Dan & Kathy Magill
March 30, 2015
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