Priest, Shirley Ann (nee Geil)
June 4, 1935 - May 27, 2026
Funeral Details: A private interment service will be held at the Christ Church St. Jude’s Cemetery, Ivy. A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date.
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother. Shirley Priest of Barrie, Ontario passed away peacefully May 27, at Hospice Simcoe, just shy of her 91st birthday.
Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy. She was the proud, loving and devoted mother to Jan (Paul), David (Virginia) and Julie (Paul). She was the doting and adored grandma to Hunter, Taylor, Jordan and Camryn.
Shirley has been reunited with her husband and best friend, the late Paul Priest (2013). She was predeceased by her father Martin Geil, mother Edna (Jennett) and sister Jennette (Laws).
Shirley was deeply loved. She will be warmly remembered and profoundly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to her family physician Dr. Renee Sebastian, Dr. Jacky Lai in her final days, the compassionate, caring nurses, staff, and volunteers at Hospice Simcoe.
Donations in Shirley’s name to Hospice Simcoe would be appreciated by the family.
Kathy Hoffman Beck
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2026So sad to hear of Shirley’s passing. Your mom was a very quick witty person with a great sense of humour. Many fun times working with her. My condolences to everyone
Myka Coward Thompson
Posted on: Friday, May 29, 2026So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to the family.
🩷 Paul, Myka, Kyanna and Katrine Thompson.