January 27, 1934 – April 24, 2024
Born in Los Angeles, California to Lois and Charles Nightingale, Shirley attended 1st through 8th grade in Englewood, Colorado and graduated from Paonia High School in 1951.
On January 16, 1954, Shirley married William D. Joyner and they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. That union welcomed three sons, David, Alan, and Barry.
In 1974, the family moved to Carbondale and Shirley worked as the school cafeteria manager for Carbondale elementary, middle and high schools, serving 540 students daily. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and volunteered at the Near New thrift store. Shirley enjoyed cooking, crocheting, fishing, and RVing. She loved spending time with family and friends. In 2004, Shirley and Bill moved to Grand Junction. After retiring, they enjoyed spending their winters in Yuma, Arizona.
Shirley is survived by her husband, William; son, David (Sandy); grandchildren, David Jr., Derek, Richard (Lisa), George; four great grandchildren; and sister, Edna Smith; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Alan and Barry; siblings, Tom Nightingale, Leonard (Tiny) Nightingale, and Barbara Wildt.
The burial has taken place at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Paonia.