Born in Douglas, Montgomery County she was a daughter of the late Emma (Hoffman) and Warren Merkel.
She was employed first by Osans Manufacturing as a sewer for many years. Later she also worked in quality control at Great American Knitting Mills working in the profession for over 30 years until her retirement.
Shirley was a member of Trinity Church in Boyertown.
She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen M. wife of John M. Geri, Sr. of Boyertown. Grandchildren, Joshua K. Schmoyer, John M. Geri, Jr. and Kaitlin M. Evans. Seven great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren also survive her. She is predeceased by her sons, Jeffrey A. Klee, Paul D. Klee and a great granddaughter, Rory L. Schmoyer.
Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Church in Boyertown in Saturday March 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM.
Arrangements by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc. 111 North Reading Ave, Boyertown, PA. 19512.
Online condolences can be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.