Shirley Marian Raker's Obituary
Shirley Marian Raker, age 89 of Tampa, passed away peacefully on January 23,
2025 after an extended illness.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Ken Raker; children Karen
MacDonald of Baldwinsville, NY, Kathy Glover (Bob) of Centennial, CO, and Kevin MacDonald (Betsy) of Tampa, FL. Shirley was Grammy to Rob Teller (Belinda), Jeff Teller, Caitlin Anderson (Trenton), Robert Glover III, and Riley (Jenn) and Randy MacDonald, and to great-grandchildren Mariah Teller and Gracyn and Declan Anderson. Shirley is also survived by her brother Don Stanley (Linda), nieces Michelle Stanley Smith and Tammi Dew and nephews Donald and Daniel Stanley. She was preceded in death by her first husband Frederick MacDonald, parents Edson and Harriett Stanley and siblings Dorothy Dew, Cindy Stanley and Patty Stanley.
Shirley was a treasured family member and will be deeply missed. The family
wishes to extend their thanks and appreciation to Betsy and Kevin MacDonald for providing their home and loving, compassionate care during Shirley’s last months.
The family requests contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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