Shirley May Burrows, 78 of Trout Creek, passed away at home on Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2017.

Shirley was born in Walton on January 17, 1939 to the late Bill and Cora Taylor. She was a graduate of Miller Ave School in Walton. On May 21, 1955 she married Edgar Burrows in Cannonsville, NY. He died in 2000.

Shirley and her husband, Edgar lived in Rock Rift where they welcomed two children, Everett and Missy. On the farm she helped raise heifers. In 1961 they bought a farm on Marvin Hollow Road in Walton, NY from Leroy and Fern Furman. They welcomed a third child David. She worked very hard to help on the farm and take care of the children.

Shirley enjoyed the farming life, she loved growing their own food, canning, and gardening. While living on the farm she opened her doors to many kids who came to love and respect her. In 1982 Shirley sold the farm and moved to Camden, Tennessee where Edgar and she opened a small engine repair shop. She continued to work hard in the shop doing the billing, ordering parts, and taking phone calls. The shop was closed in 2000 when Edgar died. She then went to work for North 40 Truck Stop as a Cook, where she met her longtime friend and companion Doc Livingston.

In 2011 she moved back to NY where she lived with Everett until she passed. Shirley enjoyed watching the birds at the feeders, reading, and the special visits with her great grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her loving family, her children, Everett Burrows (Kelly Black), Missy (Roger) Berryann of Mt. Tremper; grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Bobbi, Julie, Nichole, Robbie, great grandchildren, Lena, Bella, Logan, Skylar, Lahja, Zaniel, sister in laws, Barbara Taylor, TN; Maryann Herrick, Bainbridge; Isabel Taylor, Walton; brothers, John Windfield, Albany; James Winfield, Franklin; sisters, Charlotte and Ella and several nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, David Burrows, brothers, Laverne, Eddie, Donnie, sister, Mary, daughter in law, Dianna Burrows, and her boyfriend "Doc".

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton where services will be held at 1 PM with Pastor Don Crossman, officiating. Burial will follow in Walton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to Trout Creek EMS, 8695 County Highway 27, Trout Creek, New York 13847 or Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, New York 13820.