Shirley Diefendorf Sommer Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2025, at the age of 86, Shirley Diefendorf Sommer of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Diefendorf Sommer to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Shirley leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Robert Diefendorf and Helen Diefendorf; her brother Robert; her husband William Sommer (Bill); her daughter Elizabeth (Beth); her son-in-law Mark Velkoff; and her grandsons, Andrew and Owen. She was also cherished by her family, friends.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Family (200 Hayes Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517).
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Brain Support Network at http://www.brainsupportnetwork.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources for individuals and families affected by neurodegenerative disorders, with a special focus on atypical parkinsonism.
