Born on March 11, 1937, in Goshen, she was a daughter of the late Oma Wilhelm and Blanche McDonald Wilhelm.

On April 20, 1957, Shirley was united in marriage to John Sam Rorer Jr. Two sons were born to this union, John David Rorer (Cheryl) of Salem and William Joseph Rorer (Sandra) of Natural Bridge. She had two grandchildren, Rachel Samantha and Stuart Wilhelm Rorer.

For many years, Shirley was a registered nurse and assisted in bringing many children into this world as a labor and delivery nurse. She was dedicated to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, serving as pianist of the Goshen Baptist Church.

The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Goshen Baptist Church by the Rev. Scott Reese. Burial will follow at the Goshen Baptist Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. NG