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Shirley Flory

Shirley Flory, 89, of Butler passed away on Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 14, 1931, in Johnstown, and was the daughter of the late Wilfred Dishong and June Fyock Dishong.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Carl Flory.

Mrs. Flory graduated from Adams Township High School, and then went to Chicago, where she worked with Brethren Volunteer Service.

Mrs. Flory was an active member of North Main Street Church of God, and served in the women’s organization for many years. She taught a Sunday school class for 25 years, and served as a volunteer for Butler Meals on Wheels.

Mrs. Flory enjoyed reading, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Flory is survived by her two daughters, Karen (Richard) Hoerner of West Chester, Pa., and Cheryl (Timothy) Temple of Butler; two grandsons, Matthew (Jennifer) Hoerner of Milford, Conn., and Michael Hoerner of Madison, Wis.; two granddaughters, Madeline Temple and Taylor Temple, both of Butler; and a great-grandson, Joshua Hoerner of Milford, Conn.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Flory was preceded in death by her sisters, Lois Hoffman of Johnstown, and Wilma Bixler of Goshen, Ind.; and a brother, Richard Dishong of Jackson, Tenn.

FLORY — There will be no public visitation or services for Shirley Flory, who died Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.

Private burial will take place in Greenlawn Burial Estates.

Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Butler, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Brethren Volunteer Service, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.

Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.

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