Shirley Cairo's Obituary
Shirley L. Cairo, age 91, of Cornelius, NC passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born on September 26, 1928 in Union City, NJ to the late Frances and Ernest Buckman. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years, Emil A. Cairo and all five of her siblings.
Shirley was a native of New Jersey and moved to North Carolina in 2007, after her children relocated for their jobs.
Shirley lived a full life as a wonderful mother. She loved to bake, cook, travel and was a skilled seamstress; actually making 2 beautiful wedding gowns. She also enjoyed bus rides to Atlantic City. Most of all she loved her family and she will be dearly missed and forever in their hearts.
Shirley is survived by her children; Frances L. Cairo, of Huntersville, NC, Richard E. Cairo and his wife Marie, of Clemmons, NC; her grandchildren, Kristie Ward (James), Stacie Martinek (David) and Randie DeCarolis (Gregory); her great grandchildren, Devyn Martinek, Julia Ward, Dylan Martinek, Brandon Ward and her many nieces and nephews. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
A memorial service / celebration of life will be held in New Jersey at a later time. Donations in Shirley’s honor can be made to Susan G. Komen Charlotte, online at komencharlotte.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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