Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple, 90, passed away gracefully to her heavenly reward at Maybrook Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. She struggled with many health issues the past year but she always had a smile and testimony for her Lord and Savior.

She was born at home in Altoona to Hobart and Margaret (Friday) Temple. There were four brothers and four sisters (all born at home).

She is survived by two sisters: Dorothy Lansberry of Hollidaysburg and May McConnell of Altoona; sister-in-law, Genny Temple of Levittown; and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Altoona High School. Starting in 1953, she worked at Saf T Bak until its closure in 1983. She had employment at Benzels, Thompson Pharmacy in Juniata and the Juniata Silk Mill until her retirement.

She loved Jesus and spent her whole life serving Him. With a ministry of sending cards and making phone calls to keep in touch and pray for those in need. She served in the prayer ministry of her church, Altoona First Church of the Brethren, until her death. Shirley loved her family and always had family gatherings at her home.

“Be still and know that I am God”. Psalm 46:10

Friends and family will be received from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Mauk & Yates Funeral Home, Inc., 719 N 4th Avenue, Altoona, where a funeral service will begin at 1 pm with Pastor Gary Koontz officiating. Interment will be made at Blair Memorial Park.

If friends so desire, a memorial contribution can be made to: Altoona First Church of the Brethren, 510 5th Street, Altoona, PA 16602.