Birth date: Jun 26, 1926 Death date: Apr 7, 2024
Shirley Renne (nee Baker) passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at her residence in Maple Shade, NJ with her adoring granddaughter by her side. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to Elwood and Leona Baker, Shirley was 97 years old. Read Obituary
Shirley was a dear, dear soul.
This is a profound loss as I navigate all that Shirley taught me :
I met Shirley while signing up for a sewing class in adult education at a local high school .
The very next year … Shirley said , “ I’m not going to teach the class …. I’ll just teach you !”
We became fast friends.
Our love for sewing , creating , gardening , flowers was equally shared.
I wore my mom’s wedding dress for my wedding but Shirley and I refitted the bodice and designed and made all my bridesmaids dresses.
I went on to sew all my home fabrics - curtains, bedding, children’s clothing .
I still sew today - for my entire family - whom depend on me - because “laurie can do it “.
This is a gift .
During survival mode of family life -children , family illness, caretaking … Shirley and I would see each other less often.
I have always thought of Shirley so fondly and will treasure my memories
My prayers to Shirley's family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Shirley at Pepsi for a short while during the holidays. She was a beautiful person inside and out and i will never forget her tips and tricks she shared with me while decorating the building.
