Shirley L. Driscoll, 89, passed away, Monday, July 18, 2016 at Willow Gardens Care Center, Marion following a long illness.  Celebration of life services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.  Following services a time for food and fellowship will be held in The Avacentre.  A private family inurnment will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Shirley was born September 24, 1926 in Bayside, New York, the daughter of Charles and Florence (Smith) Sinclair.  She attended school in Bayside.  She was united in marriage to Patrick F. "Merle" Driscoll.

Shirley was a loving and caring mother, with a beautiful sense of humor, and kind nature.   She enjoyed her family immensely, loved playing bingo, dancing and listening to big band and country music. Those who knew her well often considered her the life of the party given her quick wit and sense of humor.  Shirley will be remembered for her generous spirit and caring demeanor.  She will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include five children Michael (Barbara) Driscoll of Cedar Rapids, Cheryl (Bob) Eschwege of Alpine, California, Timothy (Nancy) Driscoll of Morro Bay, California, Kelly (Heidi) Driscoll of Camarillo, California and Amy Driscoll of San Diego, California; a daughter-in-law Connie Driscoll of Harrisonburg, Virginia; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; her brothers Charles L. Sinclair of Utica, New York and Joseph J. (Edith) Sinclair of Hampton Bays, Long Island, New York; as well as her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Florence Sinclair, two sisters Delores Sinclair and Vivian Tertesen, and her son Patrick Driscoll.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Willow Garden Care Center ~ Marion and Unity Point Hospice of Cedar Rapids for the love and care they provided.