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Shirley McAllister Obituary
There will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday (November 4) in Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps.
It is requested that memorial donations be made to the Phelps Ambulance PO Box 81 Phelps, NY 14532.
Shirley was born on July 19, 1934 in Seneca Castle, N.Y. Her family was her life.
She is survived by her children Sandy (Gene) McCormick of Geneva, Nancy McAllister of Phelps, Barbara (Arthur) Patrick of Geneva, Brenda (Steve) Walker of Manchester, Bernadine (Bill) Cornwell of Waterloo and Kenneth (Nancy) McAllister of Phelps; grandchildren Jason McCormick, Sarah McCormick, Stephen Walker II, Leah Wangler, Kendall Cornwell and Hannah Eagley; great-grandchildren Laura McCormick, Makayla McCormick, Emily McCormick and Brody Eagley; as well as many nieces and nephews
She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth McAllister Sr.; her mother, Iva Fox Hamburg; three brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral arrangements have been made with the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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John Raczenski
January 15, 2021
Only yesterday, Jan 14, did I hear of Shirleys passing. Had I known I most certainly would have attended the graveside service.
The roots of our families’ friendship
run long and deep. As a result I always tried to stop by to see Shirley
When visiting Phelps from NC. Her passing marks the last of the couples that were friends for so many years
and their memory. My heart is deeply saddened by her passing.
Condolences to all of the family.
ROBERT EDWARD POLLOT
November 6, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dick Axtell
November 3, 2020
RIP Shirley. Fine neighbor, wife and mother. Condolences to her surviving family, Dick Axtell
Martha Schloss-Grela
November 2, 2020
Nancy and sisters so sorry for the lost of your mom. She was an angel and loved everyone. My deepest prayers and love for your healing.
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