6.3.1935 – 4.11.2023 (88 years) Died peacefully on Saturday afternoon at Riverside Lifecare, after a long battle with Dementia. Dearly loved wife of “Jim” James (dec), and loving mother of Stephen and Neil (dec). Much loved Nana to Nicola, Cindy, Phillip, Jessica, Samantha, Dylan, and her great grandchildren. A service to celebrate the life of Shirley will be held at Hardings chapel Regent Street, Hawera on Tuesday 7th November 2023 commencing at 11am. Followed by being laid to rest with Jim at the Hawera Cemetery.