Shirley R. Demarest, 94, died April 14, 2015, at home with her daughter, Shirley, and son-in-law, Joe, by her side.
She was a loving mother and grandmother. Surviving are daughters, Shirley R. Moore (Joseph) and Linda D. Mendell (John); grandchildren, Michael Moore, Scott Moore (Wanda), Melissa Dearing (Mark), John Mendell (Mara), Tracy Koller, Brian Mendell (Sara) and Scott Mendell; and great-grandchildren: Abigail, Joseph, Kylie, Christopher, Kiersten, Jack, Whitney, Madeleine, Daniel, Johnny, Scotty and Lillian. She was predeceased by first husband, Melvin B. VanSant; and second husband, Gerald R. Demarest.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Aqua Team at Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lifepath Hospice. A funeral service was held April 18, at Wells Memorial. Interment at Sunset Memory Gardens in Thonotosassa.