Shirley Clauser Williamson, 94, a former resident of Valley View, passed away peacefully in the company of her family at Providence Place Senior Living Center in Pottsville, where she had been currently residing.

Shirley was born in Wayne Township, Schuylkill County on August 29, 1931, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Annie (Warner) Clauser.

She was a 1949 graduate of the Cressona High School, and went onto work for the Pennsylvania National Bank in Pottsville for many years. She then last worked for Kocher Coal Company in Valley View, retiring in 1995.

Shirley was a member of Friedens UCC Church, Hegins, where she was a former member of the church council. An avid traveler in her early years, she enjoyed all kinds of puzzles, Scrabble and playing cards. She was known for her "green thumb" and found great joy raising plants and caring for her garden.

The last member of her immediate family, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, C. Leonard (Pete) Williamson in 2003; her sisters, Mae Epler and Meda Schrack, and a brother Elwin Clauser.

She is survived by eight nieces and nephews, Richard Clauser, Brian Clauser, Cheryl Zimmerman, Pam Clauser, Marilyn Kreiner, Leanna Light, Aveline Stees and John Epler, along with 12 grand nieces and nephews and 21 great grand nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Friedens UCC Church, 522 Chestnut Street, Hegins, at 11 AM on Monday, April 27th, 2026, with Rev. Michael Klahr, officiating. A time for visitation will be from 10-11 AM at the church, prior to the service. Shirley will be laid to rest alongside her husband, immediately following the service.

Shirley had requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory be made to the Friedens UCC Scholarship Fund, in care of Friedens UCC Church, 522 Chestnut Street, Hegins, PA 17938.

The Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is honored to provided arrangements for Shirley's family during their time of need. You may leave an online condolence at www.buffingtonreed.com