WALWORTH: Passed away peacefully on August 19th at age 88 after a long, jubilant life full of determination, hard work, celebration, and much love. She spent many years caring for others. She worked as a registered nurse and volunteered at the Pines of Peace Hospice. A theater enthusiast and talented musician, Shirley played piano professionally for a local dance studio. She often spoke fondly of her travels around the country and overseas with her beloved husband, Al. As a nature lover, she took pride in her many beautiful gardens and crops. Shirley was a wonderful and unique individual. She even owned a pet skunk named Sweet Pea during her childhood. She enjoyed many hobbies, from crafting handmade Christmas ornaments to hosting her Swamp Walk and Corn Maze, to decorating her whimsical fairy garden.

Healer, Artist, Musician, World Traveler, Friend, Mother.

Truly one-of-a-kind, Shirley brightened many lives with love and laughter.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 65 years, Alvin Osterhout and their son Vern; parents Robert and Anna Bailey, brother Jerry, “sister” Helen Schultz, and daughter-in-law Lori. Survived by her sons Craig (Michele), Wade, and Clint (Peggy); daughter-in-law Sandra Osterhout; sister Connie (Carmen) Louise, sister-in-law Darlene, and brother Guy (Valerie); grandchildren James (Katie), Katy (Chopper), Michael (Carolyn), Anna, Kayla (Roland), Chad, and Becca (Marty); 12 great-grandchildren, and many devoted friends and coworkers.

Special thanks to Shirley’s close friends Peg, Deb, Anne, Sally, Katie, Judy, Cheryl (and many more), to Shirley’s excellent home health aides and the outstanding staff of Newark Manor Nursing Home for their exceptional care.

At a later date, a private gathering of family and friends will be held to honor Shirley’s life.

Visit everloved.com/life-of/shirley-osterhout to share your memories of Shirley’s beautiful life.

Arrangements entrusted to Young Funeral Home, www.youngfuneralhomeny.com