Shirley Mae Hill - passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Sunday, July 15, 2018. Age 88. She was born on February 8, 1930 in Joliet, IL. the daughter of Mary (Dyke) and Ray Hill. Shirley is survived by her nieces Marilyn K. Walsh of Joliet, Valerie Spirz of Montgomery City, MO., Joann Harrison of Edgar Springs, MO and a nephew Richard Walsh of Joliet. Shirley is preceded in death by her mother and father, three sisters, Dorothy (Clarence) DeFries, Mary J. (John P.) Walsh Sr., Alice (Al) Norman and brother John (Elaine) Westerveld. Also her nieces Nancy Richie and Beverly Ernest and John P. Walsh Jr. Shirley attended elementary school in Channahon and High School in Minooka. She was a longtime member of Faith United Methodist Church, where she participated in Sunday School and Worship on a regular basis. When Faith Church closed, she became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Joliet. She cherished her time she spent on her brother John's farm, where they raised chickens and other animals. She had many dogs as pets over the years. She loved working outdoors in the yard. She especially enjoyed harvesting and processing walnuts, which was typically her Fall project. She identified herself as a "hobbyist". Subscribing to many hobby/craft magazines and always seemed to be working on a new project. A collector of Disney figurines, stuffed animals, clowns and music boxes. Prior to her time at Hospice, she lived for twenty-two years at Glenwood House, a group home for developmentally disabled women, run by Trinity Services. Before moving to Glenwood House, she lived for many years with her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and John Walsh, and their family. She was cared for by Salem Village before her stay at Hospice. Shirley will be remembered for her love for her family, her gentleness and kindness, and her ability to cut to the chase and say what was on her mind. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Rd., Saturday, July 21st at 10:00 A.M. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Friday, July 20th from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.