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Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
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PINELLAS PARK, FL. Shirley Mae Albright, 89, formerly of Racine, passed away at her home in Pinellas Park, FL on Thursday, March 6, 2025. She was born in Racine on January 9, 1936. The daughter of the late Edward and Mary ( Kurhajec) Czarnowski. On September 1st 1956, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, James Joel Albright who preceded her in death on April 27th 1975. Shirley raised her two children, James and Susan, with the help of her family. She lived most of her life in Racine and worked for various companies as an executive assistant, most notably, at Surgitek International and the Racine Police Department. She moved to Manitowoc, WI in 2003 to be with her son, James and his family. In 2010 she moved to Columbus, OH to help her daughter Susan raise her daughters, Alexandra and Alana. In 2017, she moved to Pinellas Park, FL where she lived with her Sister, Faith, until now.
Shirley was a devoted daughter, wife, mother and sister. She spent her life supporting her family. She loved to play golf, and cards, cook, bake, shop, lay out in the sun and travel. She made the most out of retirement, gallivanting around the globe with her sister. Together they visited countless countries, most recently, Morocco. Shirley was always supporting her grandchildren by attending countless baseball, softball, basketball and soccer games – never missing a graduation or any kind of event where she could support them. She was loved by everyone. She was the kindest, sweetest, most thoughtful, selfless woman. She was always making sure everyone else was taken care of. Shirley never missed a birthday, in fact she was usually the first to call to serenade the Birthday person. She made sure to send cards for each and every holiday. She spent her last weekend with her family in Carmel, IN where she met her first great granddaughter, Cara, at her baptism.
Shirley is survived by: Her two sisters, Carol (George) Knudsen and Faith (John,dec) Burgeson, her two children, James (Tina) Albright and Susan (Tony) Albright Ross, her five grandchildren Haley (Daryl) Staveness, Morgan (Taylor) Ecclestone, James (Emma) Albright III , Alexandria Kreuser, Alana Kreuser, her great granddaughter, Cara Ecclestone, nephews, nieces and cousins. Shirley will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 noon with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery Garden Crypts. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Joe Darkangelo says
Jim and family,
we are so sorry for your loss. We are praying everyday for love and comfort for your entire family.
Joe and Laura Darkangelo
The Valle/Switzer Family from Indiana says
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We love her so much, she always made us feel so welcome when we went to Florida. We loved seeing her at the pool and Koffee Klutch. She always had her nails done and a smile on her face. She was always so chique. We will miss visiting with her and Fay and hearing about what she had done recently. We will miss going out to dinner at 34th street or Glory days. She will truly be missed. We know that she loved each and every one of you, she spoke about you all very often. You all are in our prayers.
Jim Ronk says
Jim, Susan, Faith, and Family-
Shirley did a marvelous job for us as the Sales Department administrative assistant at Surgitek. As great a job as she did in this role, she was much more.
This past Saturday we were visiting with my daughter. Approximately 35 years ago Shirley gave Marissa an Advent calendar. When we related the news to Marissa of Shirley’s passing, Marissa immediately brought up the Advent calendar. In fact Marissa said that if their home ever caught fire, this would be one of the first things she would try to save.
When I was getting my MBA Shirley went above and beyond the call of duty. I would dictate papers and Shirley would type them out. This was personally a very busy time for me and Shirley did so much to be helpful. For group projects she made booklets for all my team members.
Shirley served as a confidant and brought important behavioral issues to my attention that I was not aware of. We nipped problems in the bud.
Shirley brought fun into the workplace. Shirley helped design some elaborate practical jokes which bring smiles our faces years and years later.
Shirley was a friend to my wife Anna and to our daughter Marissa. We enjoyed staying in touch with her via her Christmas notes each year.
Shirley made the world a better place. Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of a marvelous human being.
Connie Lipari Kurhajec says
Sorry for your loss Carol and Faye. I just got out of the hospital last week so I will not be able to come to the funeral, but I will be thinking of you. Connie Lipari Kurhajec.
Tannis Limp says
I met Shirley at our granddaughters softball game in Westerville and immediately became friends. We had lots of adventures there and in Florida. She was full of life and I will miss her!!!
JIMMY AND MITSI CRENSHAW . says
Our dearest Fay, we are so very sorry for the loss of your sister Shirley.Sometimes words fail us and defenitely in this instance ,words are not enough to describe this wonderful woman,so beautiful inside and out, with such a big heart, full of love for her family and friends .Sweet ,elegant,full of life and desire for adventure ,going places,trying octapus and ouzo on Bonnaire and liking it,having some of the best seafood on Roytan,dressing up every night ,dancing to Carribean music,playing cards with you.So many images of Shirley ,with you and us, interwoven together in this beautiful tapestry of memories ,such vivid colors around us and Shirley’s smile and goodness ,everywhere !Shirley was a beautiful soul ,she will be having another great adventure with her Jim up in heaven and all the humans she loved will be having a guardian angel.We had come to love her and we will miss her and think of her often.Our heartfelt condolences to you Fay, Carol,her Jimmy and her Susan(she called you that)and the rest of her family.