In Memory of

Shirley

M.

Bender

(Kline)

Obituary for Shirley M. Bender (Kline)

Shirley M. Bender, 87, formerly of Spring Twp., passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 in Mifflin Court, Shillington. She was the wife of Marvin J. Bender, who died May 31, 2000.
Born in Greenwich Twp., she was the daughter of the late Harvey Y. and Lizzie M. (Kutz) Kline. She worked for the former Thrift Drug and Eckerd Drug, Wyomissing, retiring in 1997. Shirley was a member of Kissinger's Church, Wyomissing. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and quilting.
Shirley is survived by her daughter: Faith A. (Bender), wife of Robert G. Heim, Cumru Twp.; three step-grandchildren: Vanessa, Danielle and Breanna; and three step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother: Clarence A. Kline, Mohnton. Shirley will be missed by her cat: Simba.
Shirley's family would like to thank ProMedica Health and the staff at Mifflin Court for the care and compassion given to her.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Epler's Cemetery, Bern Twp. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements.