Mildred Shirley Bannon of Feasterville, PA died peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 79.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Bannon Sr.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Mildred Ann McCann Culp.

Mrs. Bannon was a resident of Feasterville for the past 40 years. She graduated from Bensalem High School, Class of 1952. She was employed as a pharmacy assistant at Penndel Pharmacy for 20 years. She was a member of To Live Again chapter in Feasterville.

She loved all animals, having many throughout her life. A woman of many talents, she enjoyed painting and sketching and her beautiful voice was enjoyed by many on the radio and throughout her life. Shirley and her husband Ray were known for their wonderful dancing. Most of all she was the ultimate caregiver, caring for anyone who was in need. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and will be sadly missed as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her four children, Raymond Bannon Jr. and his wife, Robin, of Langhorne, Robert Bruce Bannon and his wife, Kathleen, of Levittown, Colleen Bresnahan and her husband, Michael, of Langhorne, and Brian Bannon and his wife, Dorothy of Feasterville, her brother, Harry W. Culp Jr. of Fairless Hills and her sister, Linda Caldwell and her husband, David, of Levittown. She is also survived by her 8 loving grandchildren, Renee Rodriguez, Ryan Bannon, Kristina Bannon, Robi Bannon, Michelle Bresnahan, Brian Bannon Jr., Eric Bannon and Janet Pickering and her 6 great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Thursday, November 14, 2013, from 6:00 PM until her Funeral Service 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Road (at Holland Road), Richboro, PA 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to AARK Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, 1531 Upper State Road, Chalfont, PA 18914.