Shirley Bixler

November 4, 2017

Shirley (Devine) Bixler, of Bristol Borough, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. It was exactly one month after the love of her life Marvin Bixler, Sr. died. Born in Pottsville, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Tracey) Devine. She and her husband raised their family in Bristol, where they lived for nearly 60 years. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed listening to oldies music, dancing with her husband, cooking for and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Mark Church for many years. She retired from ATAPCO Office Products Bristol. Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Marvin Bixler, Sr.; loving in-laws, Bertha and Roy Bixler; brother in law, William Bixler, Sr.; infant daughter Carol Ann; son, Robert Bixler, Sr.; grandson, Robert Bixler, Jr.; and great grandson, Byron Nethery, Jr. She is survived by her daughter KayAnn (Bixler) Trammel; sons, Marvin "Jay" Bixler (Judy), and Ken Bixler (Cindy); daughter in law, Debra (White) Bixler; four grandchildren, Sherry, Bonnie, Dana, and Gina; four great grandchildren, Shauna, Alex, Nyla, and Christian; two sisters, Loretta (Tony), and Laverle; two brothers, Ronald (Ilene), and Gerald (Janet); sister in law, Charolet; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on November 13, 2017 from 12pm-1:30pm at Molden Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, located at 133 Otter St., Bristol, PA 19007. A funeral service will begin at 1:30pm at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Shirley's name to the American Lung Association by visiting www.lung.org. or the National Osteoporosis Foundation by visiting www.nof.org. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.moldenfuneralchapel.com.