Shirley Z. Robinson Griffith

Shirley Z. Robinson Griffith, age 90, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Shirley, was born in Scranton, PA on September 8, 1927, daughter of the late Roland and Mildred Robinson. She loved her alma mater, Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She was a devoted teacher for Red Clay school district and finished her career as a second-grade teacher at The Independence School, where her great grandchildren now attend. She was an active member in volunteer groups including, Century Club, the PTA, and Junior Board for the Christiana hospital. She was a 52-year member of the Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. She loved spending time at the beach, gardening and arranging flowers, fashion, playing piano, attending sporting events with her husband and friends, and trips to Dunkin Donuts. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.  She was patient, kind and living proof that laughter is the best medicine.

Shirley is survived by her son John R and his wife Ann of Landenberg, PA; her daughter Rebecca Schuck and husband David of Landenberg, PA: seven grandchildren and four great -grandchildren.