Shirley M. Strong, age 87 of Mansfield, PA, passed away at her home on Friday, October 28, 2022. Shirley was born on March 22, 1935, in Blossburg, PA, a daughter of Dee Vern and Marion (Reeser) Jackson. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed flowers, crossword puzzles, and word searches. Shirley is survived by her son Don (Penny) Strong of Mansfield, PA; daughters Penny (Tom) Jenny of Roseville, PA, Cathy (Randy) Frost of Florida, and LuAnn (LeRoy) Kennedy of Middlebury, PA; brother Bob Jackson of Mansfield, PA; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Don Strong, brother Vern Jackson, Jr., and great-grandchild Bradley Strong. A private family service will be held at Buckheit Funeral Chapel, Inc., 637 South Main Street, Mansfield PA. Burial will take place in Gray Valley Cemetery, Mainesburg, PA. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com