Shirley Mae Hoffman
Shirley Mae Hoffman
Obituary
Guest Book
Shirley Hoffman Obituary
Shirley Mae Hoffman, of Ocean View Delaware passed peacefully in her sunroom overlooking her garden surrounded by family on September 25, 2025.
Shirley was born in Greenburg, PA in 1932 to Beatrice and William Heiser. She married Donald Frank Hoffman in 1951 and they raised four children together. Known to her grandchildren as "Meme" (as that's what the first grandchild dubbed her and she gladly ran with the moniker). She maintained a young soul by gardening, and enjoying the simple pleasures of a sunny day filled with fun piano tunes while sipping a cup of coffee. She was a lover of all things that grow, including her ever-expanding family and her gardens. Shirley supported her family providing them whatever they needed through fair or foul weather to bloom. This was due to the beautiful legacy of a tremendously kind woman.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and is survived by her sisters, Roberta Kole and Adrene Cavanaugh. Children Gail Lavine, William Hoffman, Richard Hoffman, and Donna Miskin, as well as grandchildren, Allison McAulifffe, Andrew Vaughn, Billy Hoffman, Michele Grebas, Kyle Hoffman, Alyse Hoffman, Holly Miskin, and Ben Miskin. In addition, she had ten great-grandchildren, all fortunate enough to know and love their Meme. With all love, may her light shine forever.
If desired, please donate to your favorite charity.
Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Shirley Hoffman's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Shirley
Recent Obituaries
How to support Shirley's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Shirley Hoffman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
