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Shirley R. Hower, 96, of Lewistown, passed away on Saturday October 19, 2024 at Locust Grove Retirement Village in Mifflin.
Born September 27, 1928 in Burnham, she was the daughter of the late Jesse, Sr., and Alice (Ward) Havice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Jack" Hower, a son, Mark Hower, and siblings, Margaret Havice, Mary Havice Swisher, Florence Havice McCartney, Dorothy Havice Harbst, Jeanne Havice Stuckey, Helen "Billie" Havice Miller, James F. Havice, Jesse Havice, Jr., and two infant siblings. She was the last of her immediate family.
Shirley is survived by her son, Robert "Bob" Hower, of Lewistown, grandchildren, Andrew "Andy" Hower and companion Crystal James, Jason Hower, and Annette Kerstetter and husband James, great-grandchildren, Cody Hower and wife Chloe, Hayley Hower and husband Darien Pierce, James Kerstetter, Landon Kerstetter, and Gage Kerstetter, and great-great-grandchildren, Braxton and Vivi.
Earlier in life, Shirley was employed at Havice Wholesale as an office clerk.
Shirley was a proud graduate of Burnham High School, class of 1946, where she was a member of the Girl's Basketball Mifflin County Championship team that same year. She was employed as an office clerk at Havice Wholesale, where she worked for many years until her retirement.
A longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was also an avid Penn State fan, always cheering on her beloved Nittany Lions.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 24, 2024, at King-Barr Funeral Home LLC, 120 Logan Street, Lewistown, with Pastor Stephanie Rupert officiating. There will be a visitation held from 10 a.m. until time of service. Burial will take place in Mt. Rock Cemetery.
Shirley's family would like to thank 365 Hospice for the great care that they provided Shirley in her final days.
Memorial contributions in Shirley's memory are respectfully encouraged to: Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan Street, Lewistown PA 17044.
Online condolences can be shared at www.kingbarrfuneralhome.com.