Shirley M. Benner, 84, formerly of Emmaus, died July 9, 2022 in her daughter's home.  She was the wife of the late Stanley I. Benner.  Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Kermit "Bud" Rader and Florence Henry.  Shirley worked at the Emmaus Pajama Factory, the Ribbon Factory, Pet Milk, Fairtex, was a waitress at the Mercantile Club of Emmaus, cooked at the Emmaus Nest of Owls, was a crossing guard, and a longtime foster parent.  She was a member of St. John's U.C.C., the Emmaus Nest of Owls Ladies Auxiliary and Fire Company #1.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Ellen wife of Ronald Schoenly and Deborah wife of Charles Yoachim; son, William Stanley Benner and fiancée Kim Ziegler; 7 grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sat., July 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., 250 Main St., Emmaus.  Viewing 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Northwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.