Nancy A. Shirey
OBITUARY
Nancy Ann (Spencer) Shirey, 93, of Birdsboro, PA, passed away on January 6, 2026,
at the Birdsboro Lodge where she has been a resident since February 2024. Born at
home, in Seyfert, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Marie (Lengel) Spencer
and the late James Spencer. She was the loving wife of the late Elmer R. Shirey.
Nancy worked her entire life and was employed by the Daniel Boone Area School
District starting in 1971 and retired at the young age of 79 in 2011. She also worked for
Happel Lumber and Supply. She loved the Philadelphia Phillies and was an avid reader.
Surviving Nancy are 1 daughter, Jody L. Rhoads, wife of Michael Rhoads of
Birdsboro, PA and 1 son, Jeffrey A, Shirey, husband of Beverly Miller, Huntingtown, MD;
3 grandchildren, Jennifer Blevins, Ian Jones and Chris Shirey; and great grandchildren,
Darren Krall, Wesley and Taylor Blevins and Nicholas Shirey. She is also survived by a
sister, MaryLou Happel of Birdsboro, PA and 2 godchildren, Trish (Care) Fox and Philip
Care of Geigertown, PA.
Nancy was predeceased by her sisters, Jessie and Geraldine and her brother, Richard
James Spencer.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2:00pm at the
Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC. 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA
19508. A visitation will be from 1:00pm-2:00pm at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Birdsboro Lodge, 6740 Daniel Boone Rd
Birdsboro, PA 19508 or the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd.
Birdsboro, PA 19508.
Dengler-Sowers Funeral Home & Crematory, LLC. is in charge of arrangements.