Shirley Rose Prestia

Shirley, was a treasure to have as a friend. WE were Groundlings, and we had many years of laughter together. She was always in a great mood and ready to work. Her talents were outstanding. She will always be missed by all who knew her.

Mathilda, I have followed Shirley's career over the years and am delighted that she did so well. I was saddened to learn of her illness and death. Please accept my sympathies on your loss. Phyllis DeRouen Carnilla

Happy birthday, Shirley. Thought of you yesterday.

Shirley, was one of a kind, I always enjoyed working with her, and looked forward to her smiles and the love she gave as well received! I miss the sweet lady filled with LoVe' our sweet angel..

Shirley Rose Prestia was loved by all who knew her, played improv games with her, or ate "gals" lunches together. One of our last lunches together was with Lynne Stewart and me at The Farmers' Market Woodfire Grill. We laughed a lot and as we were walking slowly to Lynne's car we stopped by a white car and Lynne tried to open it. It was the wrong white car and we had to look around for her real car. I commented that we were catching up with Shirl's memory loss and we laughed very hard at...

Again with the Groundlings. I also knew Shirley there and in the SGI. She was a spirit to know and love. She had a light that was so deep and profound. When she was with you , she made you feel that you wee the only one for miles around. Important for people to be in this crazy, busy world. She had it! Shine on, Shirley.

My deepest sympathy goes to Mathilda, the Prestias, and her closest friends. I regret that I could not attend her graveside service. Shirley and I were casual friends who got to know each other better when we were seniors going to play practice.

I think it is appropriate for me to share a laugh that Shirley created: We went to frequent rehearsals to a local boys' high school and we thought we were big stuff at 17. One night on the way home she stopped short when she saw that her...