Shirley (Way) Maher

Maher, Shirley (Way) passed away peacefully in Georgetown, Texas on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Born July 15, 1931 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Robert and Mary (Rozum) Way, she was very much loved by family and friends. She met and married Jerome J., Sr., a career Navy man, in California. She spent the first 20 years of her marriage as a stay at home mom to Robert J. (Anne), Jerome J., Sr. (Susan) and Bonnie M. This included military moves to Hawaii, Virginia, South Carolina and Louisiana as well as single parenting during long deployments (BEFORE cell phones and Skype!) When the nest became empty, she enjoyed 20 years as an administrative assistant for Cytec Industries. After retiring in October 1997, she was asked to help with the daily care of a newborn baby, Jacob. Their special bond continued to the very end. Her next endeavor was to become the oldest temporary employee for the Jefferson Parish Schools Administration. Although asked to become a permanent staff member, she insisted on staying temporary so that she could leave at a moment’s notice if one of her children should have need of her. She was still working at 88 years young, brightening the office with her holiday outfits and delicious sugar cookies. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome J., Sr.; daughter, Bonnie and sister, Mary Lou (Way) Box (Richard). Remaining to cherish her memory are her two sons, their wives, ten grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many friends. Pallbearers will be Clay Poret, Frank Vallelungo, Jr., Christopher Maher, Shaun Maher, Matthew Maher and Andrew Maher with Stephanie Maher and Lisa Maher escorting. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, March 9, 2020 from 9:30AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 11AM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com