Shirley Mead Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Shirley Mead of Mohawk, New York is shared. Shirley, born on May 26, 1936, passed away on August 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Mead to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Goody and Elizabeth Goody (Wiltey); her husband Joseph Mead (Bream); and her brother Walter (Carolyn Beck Goody). She is survived by: her children, Sam Mead (Mary) of Mohawk, Jo-Ann Mead of Ilion, Darlene Holleran (Dave) of Mohawk and Sandra Shepardson (Bob) of Mohawk; her grandchildren, Ken Mead (Joelle), Keith Mead (Amber), Amanda Lutes (Trenton), Krista Benson (Patricia), Joseph Holleran, Cassandra Godfrey (Jeremy), Alex Shepardson (Meghan Pendergast) and Jade Shepardson; her great grandchildren, David Holleran (Ruby), Riley Holleran, Greyson Holleran, Aden Mead Autumn Mead, Addison Mead, Riley Scott, Jackson Scott, Clayton Mead, Carter Godfrey, Lyla Godfrey, Madelynn Godfrey and Austin Godfrey; her great great grandchild Oliver Holleran; and her pet Stella Rose.
In lieu of flowers, please make all memorial contributions to either Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413, or to the Herkimer Humane Society, 514 State Route 5 S, Mohawk, NY 13407.
