Shirley O. Vanderpool
Shirley O. Vanderpool
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Shirley Vanderpool Obituary
Family and friends are welcome to gather from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 at the Gerald W. Vickery, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 1093 West Main St., Troy, Pa. The funeral service to honor Shirley's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of Shirley's family in Glenwood Cemetery.
Shirley was born on March 20, 1940 in Troy, Pa., daughter of the late John D. and Helen (Cole) Perry. She was a 1958 Troy High School graduate and was a member of the Canton Moose Lodge. She enjoyed dancing when she and Eustace were young, enjoyed playing Euchre and gambling, and loved surfing the internet on her computer. Shirley was always outgoing and friendly, always had a smile on her face, and offered hugs to anyone willing to receive them.
Shirley is survived by her husband Eustace; her children, Mellany (Jerry) King of Lawrenceville, Pa., and Rod (Kitty) Vanderpool of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa.; her grandchildren, Travis (Kim) Morgan, Kali Vanderpool, Brandon Vanderpool, Michelle Vanderpool, and Bradley King; her great-grandchildren, Alyssia Morgan, Makenzie Morgan, Cohan Morgan, and Zane Morgan. Shirley is also survived by her sisters, Jeanie (Spencer) Thomas of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., Beverly Dickerson of Elmira, N.Y., Nancy (Dick) Rosekrans of Erin, N.Y., Dottie (Dick) Shellenberger of Elmira, N.Y., Joan (Gary) Ellsworth of Columbia Cross Roads, Pa., and Donna (Dave) Westrick of Elmira, N.Y.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her feline companion Murfie.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Delos "Del" Perry and John Perry, Jr.
Memorial contributions may be made in Shirley's memory to American Cancer Society, 1316 College Ave. Ste 2, Elmira, NY 14901 for research on Myelodysplastic Syndrome.
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harry crawford
March 2, 2014
sorry for your lose
Gene Waffle
February 28, 2014
Am very to hear about Shirley's passing, our family were very good friends with yhe family, a very wonderful lady
Ron Seymour
February 23, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Iny Voorhees
February 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss sometimes there are just no words to say those things that are deepest in our hearts.Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
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ANN LEE EGLI
February 23, 2014
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE. SHE BROUGHT JOY TO SO MANY PEOPLE. ALWAYS HAD A HUG TO GIVE AWAY.
LIDA & RICHARD SHAFFER
February 23, 2014
Eustace and family, so sorry for your loss and pray that the lord will keep you all in his hands and comfort you in this time of need.sorry I couldnt make it to the service but, so much sickness going around, but our thoughts and prayers are with each of you,god bless and comfort you .
N. DePew Family
February 23, 2014
All if the family is in our hearts and prayers! We are sorry for your loss but it is easy to say she is probably up there in heaven smiling down on each and every one of you with all the earthly love she had in her heart here!
Beatrice Murray
February 23, 2014
Rod, Mel, and family, I want you to know that my heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you now and always. Love Bea
Kim Morgan
February 23, 2014
I love and miss you so much. Nan you were our world, our mother, our rock, a wonderful Nan, and a wonderful Great Nan! My heart will hurt forever but my Memories will never go away. Until we meet again my beautiful baby!! Fly high beautiful Angel. My you never feel pain again. I love you forever and a day!!
Diane E. Bristol
February 22, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..... Sorry i couldn't be there today had to work..... She will remain in our hearts! Love you all!!!
Edwin Shain
February 22, 2014
My prayers & sympathies go out to Shirley's family & friends. Shirley & I were friends for many years in euchre leagues. She is & will be sorely missed by all her friends in the A4E Euchre League.
Korey Gilliland- Morse
February 21, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley passing. She was wonderful to me . I will cherish the memories forever! My thoughts and prayers go out to you !
February 21, 2014
Sorry about Shirley. Cannot go to viewing tomorrow but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Will talk to you shortly. Love you.
Dan McDonald
February 21, 2014
So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. RIP Shirley. I remember the fun times we had when we were in the Troy Aux.Police together. You always had a smile or say something funny.
BUTCH & BETSY COATS
February 21, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
David Thomas
February 21, 2014
Thoughts are with you and the family Eusy.
Richard and Marian Lacey
February 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Oh we loved her happy smile. I know she will be missed by many. What great memories. Love ya
Keith and Marie Seymour
February 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Dottie Shellenberger
February 21, 2014
To my Dear Sister, You are going to be dearly missed. So happy I got to spend a night with you. You never lost your sense of humor. You were a wonderful sister and I will never forget all of our growing up memories, mostly good. You were a joy to be around, I miss you already and I Love You with all my Heart alto it is surely broken. Rest in Peace My Love.
SUSIE STONE
February 21, 2014
my thoughts and sympathy to Eustace and family, I have known Shirley since I was a child, always friends with my parents, was glad to have facebook, so we could pm message sometimes about them, she was very kind and caring
February 21, 2014
Our sympathy is with all the family. She was a great person fun and loving.
Orrin and Cheryl Sherman
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laura barrett
February 21, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
February 21, 2014
Our sympathy goes out to all of Shirleys family we loved her with all our hearts.was a very special person. Lauretta porter and Beatrice Butcher
Kathy Chaapel
February 21, 2014
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts n prayers are with the family,
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