The family and loved ones of Shirley are sharing the heartbreaking news of her passing, while also honoring the extraordinary and selfless decision she made to become an organ donor. Even in loss, Shirley’s family is focused on carrying forward her compassion, kindness, and lifelong desire to help others.
Those who knew Shirley describe her as a deeply loving and giving person—someone who consistently put others before herself and carried a heart full of empathy. In keeping with that spirit, her family believes that continuing the organ donation process is one final way to reflect the person she truly was: someone who believed in saving and improving lives whenever possible.
Before proceeding fully with the donation process, the family has made a compassionate effort to identify any potential individuals in urgent need of a transplant who may be a match. Shirley’s blood type is AB, which may be compatible with recipients who are AB positive, AB negative, and in some medically appropriate cases, other blood types depending on clinical evaluation and transplant criteria.
Anyone who believes they or someone they know may be in need of an organ transplant is encouraged to reach out promptly with relevant medical details to be reviewed by the appropriate transplant professionals. The requested information includes full name, date of birth, blood type, location, transplant center, and the specific organ needed.
If no direct match is found through this outreach, Shirley’s family has expressed their intention to proceed with the donation process so that her final wish—to help save lives—can still be fulfilled.
In addition to this effort, the family is also preparing to honor Shirley’s life through a memorial service scheduled for Saturday, May 16, with further details to be shared soon. Loved ones continue to receive prayers, love, and support during this incredibly difficult time.
Shirley’s legacy will live on not only in memory, but in the lives she may help save through this final, generous act.
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