Shirley Mae Cellini

September 9, 1942 - January 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Howell Cellini, of Apex, NC announces her passing on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the age of 75 years. Shirley was truly a beautiful person inside and out! She had genuine love for her family and friends and cared for everyone’s well-being. She had the power and ability to give this gift to everyone she met. She was loving, nurturing, and made everyone feel like family. Anyone who knew her, immediately connected with her and loved her for her warm heart and joyful spirit. She was known by so many as Nana. To know Nana, was to love her. She will live in our hearts forever. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband and high school sweetheart, Bob, of 54 years, her daughter, Lauri (Jim) and her two grandchildren, Ryan (Alexandra) and Caitlin (John). Shirley will be fondly remembered by her sister, Barbara Hall Bruti (Charles), her sister-in-laws, Rosanne Cellini, Rosemary Colangelo Howell, Susan Howell Most, & Beverly Hasberg Howell, and her brother-in-laws, John Cellini (Jo Lynn), Richard Quattrocchi, & Ray Hall. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Irene Schultz Howell and John Howell, her 3 brothers, Jack Howell, Richard Howell, and Robert Howell, and by her sister, Diane Howell Quattrocchi. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., at the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 625 Magdala Place, Apex, NC 27502. A brief visitation with the family will take place immediately after the church service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Shirley’s life. Please use the entrance off Apex Barbecue Road. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Transitions Lifecare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or online at www.transitionslifecare.org.