Obituary of Shirley Riordan Pierce Phillips

Shirley Riordan Pierce Phillips Allegany, NY Shirley Riordan Pierce Phillips, of Allegany, passed away Thursday (October 6, 2016) in Bacliff, TX after a long struggle with cirrhosis of the liver, surrounded by her family. Born October 22, 1939 in Allegany she was the daughter of John "Monk" and Emma Miller Riordan. Shirley attended Allegany Central School and worked at various places including St. Bonaventure University and as operator of her own cleaning business. She volunteered for organizations such as the Olean Eagles Club, the Belmont Grange and VFW, as well as the Methodist church that she formerly attended. She is survived by 5 children Ed (Karen) Pierce of Baytown, TX, Catherine Liguori of Allegany, Diana Henderson of Bacliff, TX, Lyle (Sherry) Pierce of Limestone and Scott (JoAnn) Pierce of Portville; 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son James Pierce; 2 brothers Bill Riordan and Clarence Riordan and 2 sisters Rita Tatlow and Betty Prozeller. The family will be present to receive friends from 11am to noon on Friday (November 4, 2016) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean. A memorial service will follow at noon in the funeral home. Rev. Clara Wilder, pastor of Riverside United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Allegany Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.