Shirley M. Drew, age 86, of Milton, NH, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:19pm.

She was born in Milton, NH on October 4, 1935, one of nine children to Ruth (Wing) Perry and Charles Everett Perry,  Shirley lived her entire life on the homestead that her forefathers purchased.

Shirley was an avid writer of short stories.  She loved to garden, loved her cat and watching the birds.  She did beautiful masonry work in her yard.  She kept a journal in which she wrote of what her day consists of, as only she could write.  Everyone always loved to read her writings.  She loved her family and most of all, she loved Jesus.  Psalm 46:10  Be Still and know that I am God.

She was predeceased by her parents, also many brothers and sisters.

Survived by her brother James & wife Athena Perry, her sons:  Anthony & wife Lori Elwell, Craig & wife Teresa Elwell, Michael Elwell, her daughters: Terry Skinner, Dawn & husband Jamie Nerden, Holly & husband Mark Elliott, Shannon & husband Dave Dube, also by many grandchildren & great grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of her Life will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Elm Street Church in Farmington with a calling hour from 11am-12Noon, w the service at Noon by Rev. Jonathan Sindorf, followed by fellowship in the church hall, potluck, please bring your favorite dish to share.  Urn interment will be later at Hayes Cemetery in Milton, NH.  Cremation Care by Peaslee Funeral Home of Farmington, to express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com