Shirley J. Coxson, age 94, of Farrell, PA, passed away July 16, 2025, at Jameson Nursing and Rehab in New Castle.

Born May 29, 1931, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Richard and Mildred (Park) Watters.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 70 years, Delbert Leroy Coxson, whom she married on August 13, 1955.

A 1949 graduate of New Castle High School, she was employed for nine years at Citizens National Bank, but enjoyed being a homemaker most of her life, raising her three children.

She was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where she sang in the church choir and played in the bell choir. Among her varied interests, she enjoyed reading, crosswords, watching TV, going to the casino, being in card clubs and going out to dinner.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Wendi (David Reynolds) Tkatch of Boardman, Ohio and Hollie (Bob) Volkay of Farrell, PA; one son, Darrin (Dr. Toni) Coxson of Easley, SC; and six grandchildren, Victoria, Elizabeth, Andrew, Dr. Kristopher, Nathan and Lauren; and one great granddaughter, Indigo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, George Watters and Richard Watters.

A one-hour visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2434 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A memorial service will take place immediately following the visitation at 11:00 with Rev. Jordan Rimmer and Rev. David Coxson officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church or Cornerhouse Church in Hubbard, Ohio.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the R. Cunningham Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. of New Castle where online condolences may be offered to the family at www.cunninghamfh.com