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Shirley Iona Engert of Appleton, NY, wife of William "Bill" Engert entered into rest after a long battle with Parkinson's on Monday November 13, 2023 in the Niagara Hospice House. Shirley was cared for by her beloved husband Bill. She was born in North Tonawanda, NY on May 9, 1944, daughter of the late Edwin Briggs and Catherine "Kate" Ross Briggs.
Shirley was led to the Lord by her dear friend Eunice Blood. She graduated from Houghton College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in Bible where she also met her soul sister Candy Tallent. Shirley and Bill were married for 56 years. She was a member of the Lockport Alliance Church where she taught Sunday School. Shirley enjoyed quilting and was a talented seamstress and a wonderful homemaker
Mother of Daniel (Marie) Engert, Darcy (Kenneth) Bouchard and Darren (Kelly) Engert. Grandmother of Rachael (Taylor), Kelsie, Daniel, Jacie, Katie, Matthew and Joshua. Great grandmother of Delaney and Mackland. Sister of John Briggs and the late Willard Briggs. Also survived by many cousins.
Family and friends may call at the Rutland-Corwin Funeral Home, Inc. 2670 Main St. Newfane, NY on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 4-8pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10am in the Lockport Alliance Church. Burial will be in West Somerset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Niagara Hospice or Lockport Alliance Church.
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1944 - 2023 (79 years)