Shirley J. "Momma" Wailgum

Shirley J. "Momma" Wailgum obituary

Shirley J. "Momma" Wailgum

Shirley Wailgum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by CLOSED-Rochester Cremation - Greece from May 12 to May 13, 2022.
Rochester, NY: Shirley passed away on April 24th, 2022 at age 88 with her daughters by her side.

Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband, William J Wailgum and her parents, Joseph and Adrienne Scaff.

She is survived by her loving children, William (Vicki) Wailgum, Mark (Elaine) Wailgum, John Wailgum, Julie (John) Montgomery, Ann (Eric) Kretschman. Grandchildren, Will (Carie) Wailgum, Shirley Montgomery, Stephany (Tim) Hoover, Dan Montgomery, Julie Wailgum, Ruth (Wesley) Nichols. Great grandchildren, Lynnlee and Liam Wailgum, Patience Dietz, Cleatis Nichols.

Shirley was a kind and generous soul who would help anyone in need. She touched the lives of all who knew her with her strong and compassionate spirit. Shirley was the heart of her family and will be greatly missed.

The family would like to thank the staff on the oncology wing at Rochester General Hospital for their compassionate care.

A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 28th from 4-7pm at Rochester Cremation, 1118 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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