Livonia/Geneseo: At age 94, Shirley passed on September 16, 2024 at Morgan Estates Assisted Living in Geneseo, NY with her family by her side. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Livonia, NY to the late Kenneth and Mildred (Sharpe) Banker. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Glenn Wingate and her brother Donald Banker. Survived by children; Timothy (Kim) Wingate of Scottsdale, AZ, Lorrie (Bruce) Carlson of Jamestown, and Amy (Scott) Freese of Geneseo; grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Sobolewski, Anna (Brian) Cauley, Kate (Eric) Leipold, Peter (Kimberly) Nordland, Brett (Marlee) Freese, and Casey (Andrew) Beichner; great-grandchildren, Leah, Kaylee, Ryanne, Brendan, Clark, Landon, Lainey, and Olivia; also survived by her brother James Banker, sister Beverly Wemett, and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley graduated from Livonia HS in 1947. After graduation, she went on to Beauty School in Rochester. It was at this time that an old high school friend, Glenn Wingate, would drive her back to Rochester on the weekends. Soon after her graduation, she married Glenn September 17, 1949.
Shirley first had a beauty shop in Geneseo and later in her home in Livonia where they raised their 3 children, Timothy, Lorrie and Amy.
Shirley was very active in her church. She taught Sunday School for many years, worked on their annual Christmas bazaars and prepared meals for the Rotarians. Later in life, Shirley became an accomplished artist where her specialty was painting on leaves. She graced many family and friends with these special paintings.
In 1972, Shirley and Glenn moved up the road to the Wingate Homestead. This is where their 6 grandchildren shared many fond memories of farm life.
In 2003, Glenn and Shirley built their retirement home on Woodruff Rd. where they enjoyed the last of their 62 wonderful years until Glenn’s death in 2011.Shortly after Glenn’s death, Shirley moved into Morgan Estates Assisted Living where she lived for over 10 years. She enjoyed every activity, but her favorite was nickel bingo. We can not thank the staff from this special facility enough for their wonderful care during this time.
Family and friends may call on Monday, October 14th, from 10am-12 noon at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY where Shirley’s Memorial Service will take place at 12 noon, following calling hours. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan Estates Activities Fund, 4588 Morgan View Road, Geneseo, NY 14454, Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester & Finger Lakes Region, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd., Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618, or to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Shirl’s Girls Team using the link below:
https://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=17815&pg=team&team_id=887865
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