Obituary for Neva L. Shirey (Evans)
Neva L. Shirey, 81, of Bald Hill, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at UPMC Shadyside.
She was born on May 23, 1939 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Whitney and Clara (Smeal) Evans.
Mrs. Shirey had been employed by the Clearfield Area School District for nearly 20 years as a custodian and also worked in the cafeteria. She enjoyed gardening and attending family functions and was Methodist by faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Connie Middlesworth of Bald Hill and Brenda George and husband Alva Jr. of Brockway; six grandchildren, Lester Jr., Dawn and Matthew Middlesworth, Jason Goodsell, Casey Reisman, Margo Whitesell; five great grandchildren, Gage Middlesworth, David and Ryan Goodsell, Jenna and Jesse Reisman; three brothers, Russel Evans and wife Cindy, Richard Evans, Carl Evans and wife Betty; and a sister, Ruth Shirey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdin J. Shirey on November 23, 1994 and whom she wed November 16, 1958. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Chester Evans; and a sister, Delores Evans.
Friends will be received at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Masks MUST be worn at the funeral home.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service will be private. Interment will be in the Congress Hill Cemetery, LeContes Mills.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, 113 North Third Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.
She was born on May 23, 1939 in Clearfield, a daughter of the late Whitney and Clara (Smeal) Evans.
Mrs. Shirey had been employed by the Clearfield Area School District for nearly 20 years as a custodian and also worked in the cafeteria. She enjoyed gardening and attending family functions and was Methodist by faith.
She is survived by two daughters, Connie Middlesworth of Bald Hill and Brenda George and husband Alva Jr. of Brockway; six grandchildren, Lester Jr., Dawn and Matthew Middlesworth, Jason Goodsell, Casey Reisman, Margo Whitesell; five great grandchildren, Gage Middlesworth, David and Ryan Goodsell, Jenna and Jesse Reisman; three brothers, Russel Evans and wife Cindy, Richard Evans, Carl Evans and wife Betty; and a sister, Ruth Shirey.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ferdin J. Shirey on November 23, 1994 and whom she wed November 16, 1958. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Chester Evans; and a sister, Delores Evans.
Friends will be received at the Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, Clearfield on Monday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Masks MUST be worn at the funeral home.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the funeral service will be private. Interment will be in the Congress Hill Cemetery, LeContes Mills.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Beardsley Funeral Home and Crematory, 113 North Third Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
To sign the on-line guest book go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.