Shirley Mae Palmer

Shirley Mae Palmer, daughter of the late William H. Palmer and the late Sarah C. (Brown) Palmer, was born Wednesday, January 1, 1936, in Carlisle, PA. Affectionately known as “Mum,” “Grandma,” “Aunt Shamae” and “Slowly,” Shirley Mae obtained her GED from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). She retired from the Harrisburg Housing Authority and was also formerly employed by All About You Hair Care Salon and the Harrisburg Hospital. She was a member of American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Post 733. Among her pastimes were gardening, traveling, dancing, watching western movies, playing bingo, cards, the Pennsylvania Lottery and spending time with her family. On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Shirley Mae Palmer departed this life at eighty-six years of age joining in eternal life her parents; and her siblings, James, Jeannette, Sylvia, Charles, Louis, Joan, Lucille, William Jr. and Julia. Her legacy will be lovingly remembered and cherished by her daughters, Joanna Palmer, Joy Carter; her sons, John Palmer, Jonathan Palmer (Katie), all of Harrisburg; one sister, Jackie Palmer of Carlisle, PA; one brother, Luther Palmer of Virginia Beach, VA; her grandchildren, Jayel Palmer, Reggie Graham, Mike Ford, Jonathan Graham, all of Harrisburg, De`Lon Isom of Boston, MA, Casèl Ford of Mechanicsburg, PA, Kyla Watson of Harrisburg, Tauhidah Palmer of Steelton, PA; her children-of-the-heart, Todd Macon, Denise Manigault, Monica Harden, Lisa Harden and Patricia Jones, all of Harrisburg; eight great-grandchildren, other family members and friends. A special "Thank You" to Kathy Ford, American Legion, Ladies Auxiliary (ALA), Sons of the American Legion, The American Legion Post 733 and their patrons. The outpouring of love, encouraging words, prayers and blessings are greatly appreciated. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME. CLICK ON THE PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON-LINE STREAMING OF SERVICE TAB OR MEDIA TAB (MOBILE) AND TRIBUTE WEBCAST TO VIEW SERVICE.

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Shirley Mae Palmer

January 1, 1936 - October 8, 2022