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Shirley A. Brady, 89
October 12, 2017
Shirley A. (Nettke) Brady, 89, of Lititz, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Masonic Village, Elizabethtown. Born in Lancaster to the late Emil A. and Edna M. (Meshey) Nettke, she was the loving wife of the late James B. Brady, who died in 1985.
She graduated Manheim Twp. High School and lived most of her life in Lancaster. She was employed with Armstrong World Industries and Sperry Rand Corp., New Holland. She also worked retail at Army and Navy, Mikasa, and Pottery Barn. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster and enjoyed traveling many years to Ocean City, NJ, visiting her grandchildren.
Shirley maintained many friends from her childhood and easily connected with people of all ages. She served four years in the US Navy Reserve. An avid field hockey player, known as “Cowboy” of the team in high school. She went on to play field hockey with a Lancaster team. She loved many athletic endeavors including swimming, tennis, and golf.
Shirley is survived by her sons: Craig B. Brady, husband of Lenore, of Georgetown, DE and David J. Brady, husband of Lori, of Lititz; and 3 grandchildren: Kirsten, Brandon, and Christina. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Emil Nettke, Jr., Phyllis Glasser, and Carole Busha.
Memorial Services for Shirley will be held at 1PM, Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Grace Lutheran Church, 517 N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603. Family and friends will be received at the church from 12PM to 1PM. Shirley will be laid to rest at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster.
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July 23, 2023
Shirley was a very special person who became my friend at Manorcare on AbbyVille Rd Lancaster. She was my patient and we remained in touch for several years, sharing phone calls as well as lunches together when she lived at Brethren Village Apts. I sadly lost touch with her when she was I’ll and wasn’t able to get ahold of her anymore🥹 I googled and found this obituary. She was a Fun person with a constant Smile on her face and adored her family, grandchildren (I met Kristina who played the piano for us at Brethren once)! She loved the beach as well, we shared a Love for OCNJ♥️ I miss her charisma and our friendship and will Forever hold her dear in my heart!! God Bless your family and fly high Shirley because you are a Very Special ANGEL 😇 Live & Miss you, Lisa
October 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Brady family. Having such a wonderful mother and grandmother is a great blessing. I hope that your hearts will be comforted by the memories of time spent with her. –Lori and John Withee
October 23, 2017
A beautiful smile, a great sense of humor, fun loving and being the “life of the party” are words that come to mind in remembering Shirley! She also loved to share stories about her family. We are fortunate to have known her while a resident at Fairview Meadows! Our thoughts are with you.
John, Linda & Chris – FM
October 20, 2017
Lenore, so sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Sindy & Ralph Paulin (Catamaran)
October 19, 2017
Sending healing hugs to Shirley’s family… I was a neighbor of hers here at Fairview Meadows … before Shirley left to go to Heart of Lancaster, I got to spend time sitting with her in our community room… Shirley was in the main hallway, walking abit wobbly and together we got her a soda and then back to the community room where we talked..other residents joined us where we visited for awhile… have very fond memories of Shirley.. rest in peace, dear lady
Linda Monge
October 19, 2017
Shirley will greatly missed by her friends and neighbors at Fairview Meadows Apts. Her spirit and wit was contagious. We had the very unique pleasure of getting to know her son David. He has her eyes and the sweetest soul, beloved by the residents here. Condolences Marian Victor
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- Thursday, November 02, 2017
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- 517 N. Queen St.
- Lancaster, PA 17603
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