Gresens, Shirley A.

ALBANY - Shirley A. (Welfinger) Gresens, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William and Emma (Hart) Welfinger. Shirley worked for various health care agencies in Albany as a home health aide. She was a longtime and devoted member of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Albany.

Shirley is survived by her children: John W. Gresens, Sherry (Matthew) Walsh, Harold Gresens, Jr. and Christine Gresens; her sisters Marilyn Starker, Emma Burnett and her daughter in law Gilda Leone, as well as her 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Keith Gresens, her brother William Welfinger, Jr. and her sister Joan Grattan.

Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday November 24 from 11-1 pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. Due to current mandated health guidelines all guests must wear makes and observe social distancing and during the visitation will be limited to 30 people inside the building at any given time.

Due to the COVID pandemic funeral services at church will be held privately for the immediately family but will be streamed liveTuesday November 24 at 1:30 pmat Holy Spirit Lutheran Churchhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83606834586?pwd=Rm1nQzVEUVdOTUhJSzhNbENNK1Nldz09Meeting ID: 836 0683 4586 Passcode: 190803

Or dial by your location: +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 836 0683 4586 Passcode: 190803

Interment will follow in Holy Spirit Lutheran Cemetery, Glenmont and all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 57 Hurlbut St., Albany, NY 12209.