
Stanton, Shirley Ann (née Solomon), formerly Wilmshurst, 88, of Invercargill, passed away peacefully with family on Thursday, April 24. Born in Timaru, November 17, 1936, to Joyce & Abiatha "Dreamy" Solomon, Shirley was a stalwart of Southland Netball & a dedicated Special Needs Educator.
Loving wife of the late Lex Wilmshurst & James Stanton. Shirley is survived by her children: Peter, Maree, David, Steven & Alan; much loved & cared for: John Finn, Paul, Boyd, Jayne & Imogene; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by siblings: Alan, Lindsay, Sharon, Donna & John, predeceased by Maurice & Terrill.
A memorial service will be held at Frasers Funeral Directors, cnr Esk & Doon Sts, Invercargill, Thursday, May 1, at 11:00 am, followed by burial at Gore Charlton Cemetery. Digital messages may be left at Shirley's tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes, where a livestream of the service will also be available.