Shirley Faye Clemens

Shirley was born July 16, 1934, in Silverville, Pa., daughter of the late John and Ruth Whisinger Harbison.

She was a proud U.S. Army veteran during the Korean War. Shirley received the Good Conduct Medal and the National Service Defense Medal for her honorable service. She spent many years working as a nurse and attended the Madison Trinity Church in West Point, Ohio.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Deane Clemens, whom she married Oct. 23, 1999; son Dean Knestaut; stepson, Willie (Kitty) Clemens; stepdaughters, Linda (Dick) Wilson, Cindy (Bob) Brandt and Kathy (Silvie) Groom; brothers, Jerry (Rita) Harbison, Larry (Dorothy) Harbison, Robert (Barb) Harbison; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death a son, Danny Lee Knestaut; brothers Thomas and Eddie Harbison; and a sister, Sandra Chernisky.

The family will receive friends Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine with a service to follow at 2 p.m. A private burial will follow at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

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12/21/22