In Memory
Shirley Jo York-Erickson
May 15, 1944 ~ May 10, 2024
Shirley Jo York-Erickson, 79, passed away on Friday May 10, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky at home with her family.
Shirley was born on May 15, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to the late John (Johnny) York and Lucille Hemig-York.
Shirley graduated from Riley High in South Bend. She continued her education at Murray State University and became a teacher. Working for Greater Clark and Jefferson County Public School Systems for 43 years.
Shirley was blessed with two daughters who survive; Sallie Erickson-Bowman (Rocky) and Stacie Strawser, 4 grandchildren; Jonathan Hillerich, Christopher Hillerich (Gabrielle), Joseph Strawser and Jaxson Strawser, as well as 1 great grandson; Emerson Hillerich.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and her brother; Dennis York. Along with Aunts, Uncles and cousins that she loved dearly.
Shirley was a proud member of the Elks Club and of Northside Christian Church. She was also very proud of her many accomplishments and acknowledgments as a teacher such as being published the Who's Who of Top Educators.
Visitation for Shirley will be held from 2pm-5pm on Sunday May 19, 2024 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family from 10am until the time of the funeral. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, South Bend.
A celebration of life will also be held at a later date in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Shirley's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Online condolences to the family may be sent via the Palmer Funeral Homes website at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
5/16/2024 djb
https://www.palmerfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Shirley-York-Erickson
Judy Kish (Adams) (1963)
Shirley was one of my best Friends. We have always remained close friends since the age of 5. We became friends through Church at the then, Wesleyan Methodist Church. Later we became even closer Friends when we both went to Jr. High and later Highschool at Riley in South Bend Indiana. We remained in touch through all the years. Shirley often visited me in my Florida homes. We had so many fun times. We always laughed togsther. I will miss her Florida visit, and all her stories.
I send my heartfelt condolences to Stacie and Sally and her Grandchildren. Her Family was her total focus who she loved so dearly. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Sadly I cannot attend her service due to a recent hospitalization. Hopefully Shirley is having a wonderful reunion with her Father, Mother and Dennis.