Shirley Ruth Olson Obituary
The memory of Shirley Ruth Olson (Horseheads, New York), who passed away on June 10, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Delano Verguson and Ruth Verguson; her siblings, Ed Verguson, Franklin'Butch'Verguson and Patricia Drake; her niece Sharon Grabowski; and her daughter-in-law Sharon Olson.
She is survived by: her sister Sandra Slusser of Elmira, NY; her children, Richard Olson of Elmira, NY, Michael Olson of Horseheads, NY, Kerry Taylor (Doug) of Penn Yan, NY and Suzanne Piersimoni (Bart) of Elmira, NY; her grandchildren, Derek Olson (Kelly), Michael (Alexis), Matthew, Brandon Olson, Kendall (Conor), Kasey Harter, Zachariah Bourgeois, Emily, Ryan (Chandra) and Brianna Piersimoni (Cam); and her great grandchildren, Adelia Ann, Duke Hunter, Sebastian Prime, Brianna Lynn, Emma Rae, Zane Michael, Addyson Eileen, Kaiyden Payton, Ryder James and Beau Angelo.
A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Shirley to the Artic League, 249 West Clinton Street, Elmira, NY 14901.
