Shirley Yager, 88, beloved mother and wife, passed away on October 15, 2022.
Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Riley Yager, and eldest son Michael Riley (two children and six grandchildren), sister Joan Bink, and brother Brian Ashdown.
Shirley is survived by her children, Matthew Stephen (Judy) (three children and four grandchildren), Susan Jo “Angel” (two children and one grandchild), Jeffrey Andrew (four children and 11 grandchildren), and Jason Daniel (Misty) (seven children and seven grandchildren), and sisters Marilyn Dupree and Candance Ashdown.
As youths, Shirley and her sisters, Marilyn and Joan. Enjoyed singing in a group, much like the Andrews Sisters. After marriage, she chose to stay home and care for her children. She enjoyed league bowling and fishing on the lake with friends. She was a kind and giving woman who will be missed by many.
Funeral arrangements are as follows; Wednesday, October 19, 2022, viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Services will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by a short graveside service.
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Hwy. Birmingham, AL 35235 Tel: 205-322-0543 service@jmgardens.com
Many thanks to the staff of North Hill Nursing and Rehab. Memorial donations may be made in Shirley’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.