Shirley M. Neal, 78 of Easton, PA, formerly of Blairstown, NJ died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at New Eastwood Care Center. Born July 1, 1938 in Portland, PA she was a daughter of the late Bessie and Russell Emery. Her husband Robert Neal died in 2003.
She was a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Forest Manor in Hope, NJ for 38 years before retiring and member of Green Pond United Methodist Church, Easton, where she taught Sunday School. Shirley was always willing to help others; where she saw a need, she stepped in. But “God saw she was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around her and whispered “Come Home to Me”.
She is survived by a son: Marshall Shipps in TX; sisters: Linda LaBarre in Bangor, Patricia Sager in Allentown; a brother: Robert Rader in SC; nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Robert; two sons: Douglas and Russell Shipps and a brother Norman Rader.
Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Green Pond United Methodist Church, 4411 Green Pond Road, Easton, PA 18045.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Carl Whitesell
October 2, 2016 at 2:02 pm
I came to know Shirley from visiting residents in her nursing home. She was a wonderful person–easy to talk to,, caring, and always ready with a quick hello and a beautiful smile. Shirley was a child of God, and her faith gave her courage and peace for the next of stage of life– Eternal Life.
A friend
Janna
October 2, 2016 at 7:17 pm
Shirley was a beautiful soul that will be missed! My kids (and I) will always remember her as the “Wise Old Turtle”, the storyteller from a Vacation Bible School a few years back at Green Pond UMC. Heaven has gained another angel!