Shirley I. Emerick, 75, of Hyndman passed away Tuesday January 9, 2024 at UPMC Western Maryland.

Born December 8, 1948 in Hyndman; she was a daughter of the late Charles and Irene (Twigg) Clites. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Emerick, a brother, Woodrow Clites Sr.

Survived by children, Wayne E. Emerick Jr., Jesse Emerick and wife Avelene, Cynthia Willison and husband David, Mary Rebecca Emerick, Danielle Emerick-Engle and husband Tylor; sisters, Laura Headley, Esther Gentry and Marguerite Crawford; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley attended Bedford Church of the Nazarene. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and loved her church.

A celebration of life will be held Friday January 12, 2024 at 4 pm at Bedford Church of the Nazarene, 620 W. Penn St., Bedford with Pastor Chris Lyons officiating.

Burial will be private at Comps Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zeiglerfuneralhome.com