Shirley Joan Groce Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Joan Groce of Newark, Delaware, who passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Banks and Jess Kennedy (Saffell); her husband John Groce; her son Daniel R. Groce; her stepson Thomas P. Horan; and her siblings, James Kennedy, Daniel Kennedy, William Kennedy and Faye K. Stitt.
She is survived by: her sisters, Jeanne Bucek (Hank), Ruth Wynn, Jessie Nace, Patricia Walters (James), Paula Rosenstengel (Jack) and Betty Robinson; her sons, Thomas R. Groce (Wenda) and John C. Groce; her daughter-in-law Wendy J. Groce; and her stepchildren, Robin Hanjora (Ken) and Robert V. Horan. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's memory to Newark United Methodist Church, 69 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711 or online by clicking here (https://secure.myvanco.com).
