Shirley Gail Pryor, age 91, of Brighton Twp., formerly Koppel, PA and Naples, FL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA on May 13, 1935 and was the daughter of the late Carl and Nellie Gonyeau Ludwig. She was the wife of the late Jimme R. Pryor, Sr., who passed away on August 4, 2021. Shirley was employed as an occupational therapist assistant at the Beaver County Geriatric Center for many years
She is survived by her daughter, Delia (Rick) Gilbert of Rochester, PA; grandchildren, Monica (James Crozier) Justice; Andrew Weido; Morgan (James) Carson; great-grandchildren, Sean Justice; Colin Justice; James Carson, III; sisters, Jean (the late Albert) Modro of Beaver Falls, PA; Delia (the late Carlo) Pisani of Koppel, PA; daughter-in-law, Louise Pryor of Beaver Falls, PA; and special Florida kids, Mary (Tommy) Toohey; and Scott (Susie) Ernst.
In addition to her parents and husband, Shirely was preceded in death by her son, Jimme R. Pryor, Jr.; her three infant boys; and siblings, Carl Ludwig; Ray Ludwig; James Ludwig; Jane Marshall; and Helen Mine.
Job 42:5 – My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you.
Graveside services, officiated by Pastor Erik Kerr, will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery, 139 Norwood Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. Burial arrangements are being cared for by Campbell’s Chippewa Funeral Home, Inc., 2618 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (Randy R. Wheeler, supervisor, 724-843-2500).
Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10306 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.campbellfuneralhomes.com