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1936
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2023
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Shirley Gadley Obituary
She was born on January 18, 1936, to the late Andrew Leslie and Helen Jane (Bussard) Smith in Falls Creek, PA. Shirley owned various businesses throughout her life including Shirley's Jean Shack, she also worked for Sylvania and was most recently a manager for Goodwill.
Shirley is survived by two sons, Steven Keith Gadley and Terry Lynn (Barbi) Gadley; two grandchildren, Kira Lynn (Doug) Walker and Jacob Richard (Nicole) Gadley; two great-grandchildren, Dakota Walker and Izzy Walker; one sister, Geraldine Olson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in passing by her husband, Richard Harold Gadley; one son, Richard "Doc" Gadley; one sister, Stella Bullers; and four brothers: William "Loup" Leslie Smith; Richard "Dick" Edward Smith; Raymond "Ray" Leroy Smith; and Robert "Bob" Smith.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the McKinney – d'Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Gateway Humane Society, 1211 Airport Rd., Falls Creek, PA 15840 or to the Hahne Cancer, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
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Dianne Welsh
September 7, 2023
Shirley was such a nice person. She had a passion for the people of Brookville. Shirley was a hard working lady and will truly be missed.
Jeff Brown Family
July 27, 2023
We, the Browns and the Chamberlins, are so sorry for your family´s loss.
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