Shirley R. (Stephan) Fisher

Shirley R. (Stephan) Fisher, age 82, of Andrews, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at her residence.  

Shirley was born on August 4, 1941, in Andrews, IN, to the late Howard and Margaret “Maggie” (Kahlenbeck) Stephan.

Shirley was a 1959 graduate of Andrews High School.  She worked at Pyle Industries for many years and was a waitress at Baxter’s Restaurant.  She lived in West Palm Beach, Florida for a while and worked at a publishing company during that time. She was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary #2689 in Huntington and the Ladies Auxiliary Post 248 in Lagro, IN.

Shirley is survived by four children; Jean (Alan) Herd, Homosassa, FL, Ed Fisher, Marion, IN, Tammy (Jeffrey) Pederson, Cottage Grove, MN, Amy (Shane) Austin, Lake Mary, FL; two brothers, Mike (Jean) Stephan, Huntington, IN, Lawrence (Doris) Stephan, Marion, IN; one sister, Sharon Biehl; 6 grandchildren, Heather, Dasha, Carson, Maggie, Brock, Bailey; and 6 great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her life companion, Mike Burton; and three brothers, Mark Stephan, Dennis Stephan, and Henry Stephan.

There will be no services at this time.

A private burial will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to COPD Foundation in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, 46750.

McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences can be sent to: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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