Shirley Mae Bennett

Born April 26, 1946 in Clearfield, the daughter of Lloyd W. and Jessie A. (Breedlove) Shugarts.

She was a graduate of Clearfield Area High School, Class of 1964 and the Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1967.

Shirley had been employed as a Registered Nurse with the Clearfield Hospital, retiring after 40 years of service.

She was a member of the West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield and was active in the Adult Bible Study. Shirley was also a member of the Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing Alumni, Curwensville BPW and enjoyed quilting and crafting.

Shirley is survived by her two children; Erik Bennett and his wife Jennifer of Lumberton, TX and Kimberly Lansberry and her husband Rick of Clearfield, five grandchildren; Kylie Guidry, Greyson Bennett, Jeremiah Bennett (Rayanna), David Lansberry and Michael Lansberry, three great grandchildren, a brother, Gary L. Shugarts of Clearfield, several nieces, nephews and cousins and her beloved cat, Kiki.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Patricia Chnupa and her former husband, Vincent Bennett.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the West Side United Methodist Church on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Clare L. Pannebaker officiating. Interment will be in Historic Crown Crest Cemetery, Hyde.

Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the hour of services.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 1100 N., Bethesda, MD 20814 or the West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.

The Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield is in charge of the arrangements.

To send online tributes please go to www.bennettandhouser.com