Shirley L. Chilson, age 93 of Lawrenceville
Shirley L. Chilson, age 93 of Lawrenceville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Broad Acres Nursing Home in Wellsboro.
Born July 6, 1931 in Lycoming County, PA, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Frances Harvey. Shirley married H. Lewis Chilson and they were lifelong business partners of Chilson Motors. Their hard work earned Chilson Motors top honors as the nation’s highest rated Jeep dealership for two years in a row. She loved spending time in the business with Lew, her home and flowers, traveling with their friends and enjoyed the winter months in Lake Wales, FL.
She is survived by her three sons, Gordon Chilson and Teri of Lawrenceville, Timothy and Rhonda Chilson of Mt. Jewett, PA and Scott and Erin Chilson of Tioga; grandchildren, Shane (Matthew) Romania, Kelley and Kenny Kane, Kourteney Chilson, Meghan Chilson and Adam Chilson and a great granddaughter, Kaylee Sargent. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Lew on Feb. 21, 2018 and a brother, Dorr Harvey.
Family will receive friends at Kenyon Funeral Home, 214 W. Main St., Elkland on Tuesday, September 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. A funeral service will be held immediately following at 3:00 PM with Rev. Harry Dow officiating. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, Lawrenceville. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.