Shirley Ann Pierce, 78, of Crystal River, FL, passed away on Sun., April 10, 2022 at Bravera Health Seven Rivers Hospital in Crystal River. A native of Lakewood, New Jersey, she was born May 13, 1943, the only child to Augustus and Evelyn (Newmeyer) Regas. Shirley was a retired licensed practical nurse and pursued her career with Seven Rivers Hospital, having moved to Citrus County in 1980 from Coral Springs, FL. Her favorite hobby was visiting casinos and playing the slots, and loved traveling to Biloxi, MS with her friend Pat. Shirley also enjoyed painting and making jewelry out of natural stones. Her perfect day would begin when she spent the day with her only child, Jerry Conklin, no matter what they did together. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by two husbands; Gary W. Pierce on April 3, 1985 and John A. Yuengling on Sept. 9, 2004. She is survived by her son Gerald M. "Jerry" Conklin and his wife Lori Crane of Bainbridge, NY; grandson Gerald Michael "Jerry" Conklin and his wife Elizabeth and her great grandson Jacob, as well as her loving companion Roger Nichols. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, FL. www.wilderfuneral.com
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