Shirley Duncan Battcher Memorial Service | April 30, 2023 | New Hope Community Church, Clovis CA
Channel: New Hope Community Church Clovis
Date: 2023-05-01

Shirley Duncan Battcher of Fresno, California, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.  

 

She was born March 6, 1940, to the late Charles Duncan and Annie Kelly Duncan. She is survived by five children: Kathy Battcher Ashby (Junie), Ron Battcher (Beth), Toni Battcher Scarborough (John), Mike Battcher (Christine), and Billy Battcher (Cass). Shirley is also survived by her 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Preceded in death by infant daughter Tammy. 

 

The family gives special thanks to her niece, Donna Wade Sheridan and her companion, Milton Fogg, who were always there for her.

 

Shirley was quite talented and enjoyed expressing her creativity by painting.  She also enjoyed socializing with her art class group and spending time in her back garden patio. She was known to "Nana-tize" everything with her own special touch. Shirley made everyone she came in contact with feel loved and special.