Shirley Block Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley Block of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, born in Rochester, New York, departing on May 7, 2026 at the age of 97. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Marvin Block; her daughter Lydia; her sister Ruth Zitrin; her nephew Richard Zitrin; and her niece Bonnie Zitrin.

She is survived by: her children, Jonathan (Janelle) and Marjorie (Phil); her grandchildren, Mariah (Matt), Emily (Kyle), Hannah (Amma), Caroline (Drew), Isabel (Andrew), Madden (Lex) and Riley (Masaki); her great grandchildren, Olivia, Evelyn, Camille and Leo; and her brother-in-law Harvey. She is also survived by many extended family members and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro in Shirley's memory.