It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley A. "Gammy" Fletcher, 71, of Hummelstown, who passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Born in Mechanicsburg, Pa on May 28, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Clair and Reba (Griest) Gettys of Dillsburg, Pa. Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Alan B. Fletcher, daughter Holly A. Verdelli and her husband Larry of Palmyra, Pa, son Joshua A. and his wife Emily (Lau) of Romansville, Pa, six grandchildren that she absolutely adored, Grace, Isabella, Cecelia, Lukas, Landon, and Caroline. As well as her golden retriever, Winston. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Gettys. Shirley graduated from Northern High School and was a loving and devoted wife, grandmother, aunt and friend. Throughout her life, Shirley worked at Laucks news agency, South Hanover Elementary School and for Hallmark. But her most cherished job was taking care of her six grandchildren that she adored. You could always find Shirley with any of her grandchildren, whether it was attending sporting events, school concerts or dance recitals, she never missed an opportunity to spend time with them. Shirley was not only known as Gammy by her grandchildren but also by her grandchildren's friends and her children's close friends. Shirley not only loved to do anything and everything for her children and grandchildren, she also loved spending time with her extended family and friends. She also had a passion for gardening, cooking and being outdoors, particularly going on camping trips with her family. Shirley will be remembered by her compassionate soul and warm smile, kind heart and unwavering devotion to her family and friends. Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her. "You may be gone from sight but you will never be gone from my heart." - Winnie the Pooh Memorial services to honor and celebrate Shirley's life will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Hershey Free Church, 330 Hilltop Road, Hummelstown, Pa 17036. A time of visitation with the family will begin at 1 PM and Services will follow starting at 2 PM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741, Kidney Foundation of Central PA 900 S Arlington Ave. #134a, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or ASPCA P.O. Box 96929 Washington DC 20090-6929. For more information, to offer online condolences or to order flowers, please go to www.christmansfuneralhome.com
Monday, November 25, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hershey Free Church
Monday, November 25, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Hershey Free Church
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