Anderson

Shirley Ann (McCloud) Anderson, 81, of Butler, passed away at 6:02 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at AHN Grove City surrounded by her loving family.

Born Jan. 25, 1943, in Beaver County, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Alva McCloud and the late Hattie (Holliday) McCloud.

She retired after working 31 years at Magnetics. Shirley attended St. John’s United Methodist Church, where she was involved in outreach committees. She was a member of the Aebersold Recreation Center at Slippery Rock University, where she enjoyed swimming. She was an avid traveler with her family and friends and enjoyed reading and crocheting.

Shirley is survived by her sons, James A. (Karen) Anderson Jr. of Slippery Rock and Daniel A. Anderson of Bunker Hill, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Kirby (Erica) Anderson and Jamie (Alex) Despines; three great-grandchildren, Beckett and Aurora Anderson and Theo Despines; her brother, Howard (Marilyn) McCloud of New Castle; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James A. Anderson Sr.; two brothers, Russ McCloud and Paul McCloud; one sister, Margaret McCloud Grossman; daughter-in-law, Tracy Anderson; and two granddaughters, Ashley and Kayla Anderson.

ANDERSON — Family and friends of Shirley Ann (McCloud) Anderson, who died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, will be received for visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 132 Main St., West Sunbury.

Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home with her pastor, Earl Dykes, officiating.

Private burial will be at the West Sunbury Union Cemetery.

If desired online condolences may be sent to www.williamfyoungfh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.