Shirley D. Roe, 89, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 4, 2025. Born on September 3, 1935 in Roseland, NJ to the late Percy and Ellen Demeritt, she was the youngest and last surviving of 11 children.
Shirley graduated Hackettstown High School in 1955 and married Robert the same year. Together they raised their 4 children while residing in Hackettstown for many years. She was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church and had been a Sunday school teacher there years ago. With her true passion in life being in nursing, she worked for many years at Heath Village Retirement Community and continued working as a home health care worker later on in life. Shirley had an infectious personality that made an impact on everyone she met. Her kindness and generosity knew no limits and she always made herself available without hesitation to anyone in need, therefore being known to many (family or not) as simply “Mom” or “Grandma”. She never missed a family event and was always the life of the party.
After her retirement, she moved to Evergreen Village in Mt. Bethel, Pa where she spent most of her time sitting on her patio and enjoying the company of her many, many dear friends and neighbors. As a woman who lived her life to the fullest and loved her family fiercely, she left a huge imprint and a legacy that will live forever in our hearts.
Shirley was predeceased by her former husband Robert H. Roe and grandson Tyler Wehrenberg.
She is survived by her 4 children, Thomas Roe, Debra Wehrenberg (Mark), Nancy Parrish (Eric), Ellen LiPetri (Anthony), 15 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.
Calling hours will be Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 – 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J…
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Chaplin Mario Spadaro officiating. Burial will be in Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ following the service.
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Joanne McCoy says
May 6, 2025 at 3:06 pmRest in peace dear friend.
Mrs. Lester (Joy) Snyder says
May 6, 2025 at 3:25 pmSo sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley….Our kids all were in school together and it seems like forever we were family friends here in Hackettstown. Always a smile for everyone….My Sincere Condolences to the entire family…..Joy Snyder
Laura Thorp Katz says
May 8, 2025 at 5:13 pmSending my condolences. So sorry to hear of Shirley’s death. Debbie and I spent a lot of time together as children and later I remember her kindness when I was learning to be an aide at Heath Village. I remember how hard she worked and what a great sense of humor she had. Debbie, lots of great memories are stored away of you and your mom.🩷
Debra Roe Wehrenberg says
May 9, 2025 at 9:43 amLaura, thank you so much for sharing your sweet memories of mom. She was so special to so many people. We are happy to say, she kept her sense of humor right up until the very end. We and many others will miss her greatly, but you are correct…we have so many wonderful memories to cherish forever and ever ❤️.
Lorinda Ravo says
May 11, 2025 at 8:05 pmDebbie, Ellen, and Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. She was truly a force of nature, and her devotion to her family and friends was nothing short of extraordinary. I admired your mom and will carry very fond memories of the times I shared with her.
Debra Wehrenberg says
May 13, 2025 at 11:04 amLorinda, thank you so much for your kind words. It’s funny…we used to tease mom and call her a “ freak of nature”, because she was so extraordinary for her age! Her compassion for others, and her unconditional love for her family was unmatchable. She has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. She was the best of the best! Heaven just got a good one for sure! ❤️
Kathy higgena says
June 8, 2025 at 9:07 pmTo the family so sorry rest in peace
Connie dixon says
June 8, 2025 at 9:48 pmRest in peace
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