Shirley, 79, of Allentown passed away on June 24, 2014. She was born in Allentown on December 27, 1934 to the late Robert and Mary (Malone) Best. She spent 34 years of marriage with Larry J. E. Linde. She is predeceased by sisters Arlene Texter and Roberta Sweeny; and brother Warren Best.

Survivors: Husband; son Donald Hartman of Allentown; daughters April Cooper and husband Jim of Allentown and Mary Hall of Effort; granddaughter Natalie Quay, wife of Bryan of Allentown; step children Deborah Helen, Diane Marie, Patricia Louise, and Brian Edward; brother Robert Best Jr.; sister Elaine Helfrich; nieces; nephews; and many other loving family and friends.

Services: Visitation Tuesday, July 1, 4-5pm, followed by a memorial service at 5pm, both at Norcross Weber Funeral Home, 101B N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA 18036. www.weberfuneralhomes.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers please donate to Animals in Distress, P.O. Box 609, Coopersburg, PA 18036.