Shirley M. Ashley, Spearfish, died March 2, 2018 following a long illness.

Shirley was born October 14, 1932, to Ernest and Ida Lindgren Ashley of Vale, SD, the second of three children. When Shirley was 8, her parents purchased a variety store in Spearfish and the family moved. They operated Ashley's Ben Franklin Store for many years. Shirley graduated from Spearfish High School in 1950. She married Clifford Caffrey in December, 1950. A daughter Shelly was born to this union. Shirley and Cliff joined the family business. Later, they moved to Kansas where they also had stores. Shirley returned to Spearfish in 1985 following her divorce.

Shirley was a 50 year member of Sigma Beta Phi, a long-time volunteer at the Heritage Center, and a Turtle. She spoke openly of her challenges of living with bi-polar disorder. While she could be very demanding, Shirley also inspired great loyalty in her friends.

Shirley is survived by sister-in-law, Maureen Ashley, Tulsa, OK; niece, Tina (Sam) Eskenazis, Johns Creek, GA; nephew, Tyler (Kari) Ashley, Boseman, MT; son-in-law, Joe Nasuti, Willhoit, AZ; her heart-daughter, Elizabeth "Hoodie" Smock, Spearfish; friends, Rosie Tetrault and June Hitson, Spearfish; and numerous cousins.

Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings, Joyce and Everett, and daughter Shelly Caffrey Nasuti.

Services will be March 16th at 1 PM at the High Plains Western Heritage Center, with Pastor Jean Helmer officiating. Memorials to the Heritage Center are preferred.

Arrangements are through Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel in Spearfish. Written condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.