She was born in Norwich, Ct. the daughter of Alice and Harry Rothenberg. She married David Keyes of Norwich in 1952. Together they owned and operated Keyes Oldsmobile and Toyota of Norwich for 30 years before selling the business and retiring to Boca Raton, Florida.
Shirley was a member of the Beth Jacob Synagogue in Norwich. She is preceded in death by her husband David, and is survived by her son, Harlan Keyes of Palm Beach Gardens, Fl., a daughter Anita Harris of La Quinta, CA, grandsons Jason and Brandon Harris, three great grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery #3, Middle Road, Preston with Rabbi Alan Lefkowitz presiding. Church and Allen Funeral Home of Norwich, Ct. is in charge of arrangements.