Shirley M. Richardson, 88, of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away at Mid- Hudson Regional Hospital on November 27, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1932 in Poughkeepsie, NY to the late Ralph A. Churchill and Mary Freer.  On July 21, 1957, Shirley married Frank Richardson in Poughkeepsie, NY lasting 42 years of marriage; Frank predeceased her on March 26, 1999. She was a member of St Paul's Episcopal Church. Shirley is survived by a son, Robert A. Richardson and his wife Nancy of Highland, NY. Besides her parents, husband and two brothers, she was predeceased by a son, Gary Richardson on October 13, 1975. Visitation is 1-2PM, Friday, December 4, 2020, with a funeral service beginning 2PM at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home Inc. 39 So Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 845-452-1840. Burial to follow in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the DCSPCA in loving memory of Shirley. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.darrowfuneralhome.org.