Shirley M. Koester

Lyons: Passed away on April 18, 2016 at age 79.  Shirley was born on February 19, 1937 in Canandaigua, NY to the late Mervin and Nellie Rush.  She was predeceased by her 4 brothers and 1 sister; husband of 28 years, Willard Koester.  Shirley is survived by her children, Sherri Koester, Sheila Clingerman, Richard (Shelly L.) Koester, Shelly Koester, Wayne (Lisa) Koester and Terry Koester; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Francis Rush, Sr.; several nieces and nephews.

Friends may join the family for calling hours on Thursday (April 21) from 6-8 PM at Murphy Funeral & Cremation Chapels, 123 East Jackson St., Palmyra, NY, where her funeral service will be held on Friday (April 22) at 11 AM.  Interment in Palmyra Village Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any charity helping with a cure to Dementia.  To leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.murphyfuneralservices.com.