Shirley Marie Hilliard, 90, of Butler, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021.
Born June 7, 1931, in Butler, she was the daughter of Harry Watterson and Gladys Huselton Watterson.
Shirley graduated from Butler High School in 1949. She often shared fond memories about being on the high school girls basketball team and her time with the Meridian Woodpeckers Fife and Drum Corps. Shirley worked at Offetts, Troutman’s, and Montgomery Wards.
She married David Hilliard on June 18, 1951, and she lived in many of the ports where David was stationed while he was in the Navy. Shirley was blessed to enjoy her 70th wedding anniversary and her 90th birthday this past June.
Shirley was a member of Meridian Presbyterian Church, where she served as a Deacon and helped in volunteer activities of the church. She enjoyed roller skating and dancing and was a charter member of the Keystone Squares in Butler. Shirley loved to travel and has been in most every state in the country. She was active in the scouts when her boys were younger. Shirley loved taking her grandchildren to parks.
Shirley is survived by her husband, David Hilliard; her sons, Randall (Jennifer) Hilliard, Kevin (Susan) Hilliard; her grandson, Michael Hilliard; her granddaughter, Melissa (Justin Liebler) Hilliard; and her great-grandson, Austin Maire. She is also survived by her sister, Gayle (Willard) Pollock and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson, Phillip Hilliard, and her brother, George Watterson.
A viewing will be held at Meridian Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Meridian, PA 16001 on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 10:00 – 11:00am. A service will immediately follow at the church in the sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Steve Franklin, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Meridian Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Meridian, PA 16001
Arrangements were handled by Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.