Shirley J. Nichols was born in Phillipsburg N.J. on November 21st 1930 to Harry A. Unangst and Dorothy E. Snyder.

She previously resided in Phillipsburg N.J, Washington D.C, Easton Pa. and Long Beach Island N.J.

Upon moving to Cape Coral Florida in the early 70's she attended the University of South Florida and became a Certified Addiction Professional.

Shirley is survived by three of her four children. Wendy S. Nichols of North Fort Myers, Abby Jelley Loar of Cape Coral, Jonelle Rudderow of Ohio. Pre-deceased son Kevin E. Nichols of Cape Coral. She will be sorely missed by her grandchildren Justin Jelley, Tory and Jason Rudderow and Farrah Loar along with her great grandchildren.

Family requests in lieu of flowers donations be sent to Hope Hospice who were an absolute blessing to Shirley and her Family.