Shirley VanValkenburgh Obituary
The passing of Shirley VanValkenburgh of West Kill, New York occurred on October 19, 2026. Shirley, born on January 30, 1939 in Lexington, New York, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley VanValkenburgh to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul S. VanValkenburgh; her parents, Ferdinand Thompson and Marguerite VanValkenburgh Thompson; her sister Maureen McCullar; and her great grandchildren, Zachary and Paul.
She is survived by: her children, Paul F. VanValkenburgh (Sandra) of Brooksville, Melinda Lee (Willie) of Catskill and Lisa Scheffel (Paul) of Kingston; her brother Wayne Thompson (Ann) of West Kill; her grandchildren, Erica (Anthony), Jennifer (Gary), Will (Trina) and Kiayra (Gregory); and her great grandchildren, Alexis (Joe), Robby, Riley, Abagail, Molly, Vincent, Benjamin, Charlie Grace, Everlee, Oaklynn and Stella.
Visitation was held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the E. B. Gormley Funeral Home (87 Main St, Phoenicia, NY 12464). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.
