Shirley Bastide Madura, of Sharpsville, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning, August 17, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 87.

Shirley was born November 25, 1931, in Farrell, PA, the daughter of Albert Bastide and Stella Teilhet. She graduated from Farrell High School with honors in 1949.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Donald L. Madura, whom she married June 7, 1953. She was also preceded by her parents, brother, Robert Bastide, of Sharon, PA, and daughter-in-law, Candace Madura, of Freedom, PA.

For over 50 years, she was an active member and past President of the Dorcas Society of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, supporting many families and events during this period. Shirley was extremely devoted to her immediate and extended family and known for her sharp mind, kindness, commitment to others and obvious inner and outer beauty. She was well respected, providing a constant source of love and direction.

She is survived by her five children: Donald A. Madura and his wife Stefani of Croton, NY, David J. Madura of Freedom, PA, Sheryl Madura Kyle and her husband Michael of Upper St. Clair, PA, Drew Madura and his wife Sheryl of Roscoe, IL, and Carol Madura and her husband Jason Current of Cary, NC, and her sister Mercedes Horton and her husband Howard also of Cary, NC. She is also survived by eleven beautiful grandchildren including Trevor Madura; Lauren, Daniel, Steven and Brian Kyle; Andrew, Jeffrey and Jenna Madura; Luke Current; Dennis and Patrick Malley; along with two great grandchildren, Leah and Shane Malley.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Road, Hermitage, PA, 16148 or Alzheimer's Association https://act.alz.org/site/ Donation .