Shirley A. Bennett

Shirley A. (Morrow) Bennett, 82, of Bushkill Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital – Anderson Campus.

Born on July 4, 1943, in Easton, Pennsylvania, Shirley was the daughter of the late John and Jean (Ackerman) Morrow. She was a proud graduate of Easton High School, Class of 1961.

Shirley was employed for many years by the Federal Government and later by Nazareth Ford Dealership. However, her greatest passion was operating her home daycare. She found immense joy in caring for the children of her community, many of whom she loved as if they were her own. Her kindness, patience, and nurturing spirit left a lasting impact on countless families.

Shirley enjoyed bowling and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Redskins. She also loved cooking and baking, and her homemade meals and desserts were a highlight of holidays and family gatherings throughout the year. Her home was always a place of warmth, laughter, and full plates.

She is survived by her four loving sons, Jason Bennett and his wife, Regina, of Whitehall, PA; Jamie Bennett and his wife, Holly, of Summerville, GA; Jody Bennett and his wife, Bobbi, of Washington, NJ; and Jordan Bennett and his wife, Kay, of Slatington, PA. She is also survived by her loving partner of 30 years, Deb Finnochio, of Bushkill Township, PA.

Shirley will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Kaitlyn and her husband, Alex Augustine; Taylor Bennett; Olivia Geiter; Gretchan Bennett; and Greysan Bennett; and by her great-grandchildren, Ethan, Jaylani, and Wyatt. She is also survived by her sisters, Sandria Holva of Bangor, PA, and Susan Snyder of Easton, PA, along with many nieces and nephews and her beloved dog, Norman.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Robert W. Bennett, and her granddaughter, Alexis Bennett.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Township). Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675 or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

Shirley will be remembered for her generous heart, her love of family, and the warmth she brought to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.