Shirley Ann Bordisso

Shirley Ann Bordisso, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, in Roseville, California. She was 90 years old.

Shirley Ann Stuart was born on August 24, 1935, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Earl Stuart and Georgia Eckelberger-Stuart.  She is the middle child of three, along with her older brother Ed and younger sister Karen.  During her youth, Shirley’s family left Kansas and relocated to San Pedro, California. Shirley and her family llived there for a number of years.  When Shirley was a teenager, her family relocated once again, this time to Sacramento, CA in 1951.   It was in Sacramento, where Shirley attended C.K. McClatchy High School that she met the love of her life, Ronald Bordisso. The two became high school became high-school sweethearts and married in 1958.  Together, Shirley and her husband Ron raised four children—Joseph, Sharon, Kathleen, and Michael—in Sacramento.

Shirley had a long career with the San Juan Unified School District in Sacramento. She worked in school offices including Coyle Avenue School, Jonas Salk Junior High School, and Encina High School. Her dedication to her work left a lasting impression on work colleagues and students alike.

Shirley is a woman of deep faith and compassion,  Shirley attended church regularly and devoted herself to helping others through acts of charity and outreach. She partnered with local and global organizations to combat hunger and poverty. Her efforts included supporting initiatives such as drilling wells in Africa and providing goats to poverty stricken families through World Vision. Her spirituality guided her life’s purpose of making the world a better place for all as well as those less fortunate.

Shirley was also known for her creativity and artistic talents. She had a remarkable skill for baking and decorating intricate wedding cakes that brought joy to countless family celebrations. Her love for crafts was evident in the many projects she undertook over the years. Shirley also enjoyed playing card games with her children and grandchildren—a pastime that created cherished memories across generations.

Family was at the heart of everything Shirley did. She adored spending time with her loved ones and took great pride in being a devoted grandmother to 13 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 9 great-grandchildren. Shirley’s home was often filled with laughter, warmth, and the aroma of delicious meals she lovingly prepared for family gatherings. One of Shirley’s go to meals was making pesto spaghetti for the grand kids.  Shirley was always a life of the party.  In her final moments, she encouraged her children to carry on her legacy of connecting and creating meaningful moments together.

In addition to her family life, Shirley found joy in traveling with friends and family. She enjoyed trips to Europe, luxury cruises and road trips.  Shirley loved the arts.  Some of her favorite performers included Rod Stewart, Elton John and the rock band Queen.  Just a few years ago, Shirley asked her son Mike and his spouse Jodee to take her to the Snoop Dogg concert in Lincoln.  Whether attending performances or engaging in creative pursuits herself, she embraced opportunities to enrich her life through culture and experiences.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Ron and their son Joseph. She is survived by her children Sharon, Kathleen, and Michael; her grandchildren; great-grandchildren; as well as numerous extended family members who will forever hold her memory close.

Shirley Ann Bordisso will be remembered as a kind-hearted woman whose faith, creativity, generosity, and unwavering love for family touched all who knew her. May her memory bring comfort to those who mourn her passing while inspiring them to live with the same grace she exemplified throughout her life.

Services will be held for Shirley on Friday, July 17, 2026, with fellowship at 9:30am, a Celebration of her Life at 10am, which will conclude in burial. All services are to be held at St. Mary Cemetery and Funeral Center, 6509 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820.

Shirley’s Celebration of Life will be livestreamed. You may view the livestream of her Celebration here: https://cfcssacramento.livecontrol.tv/c5e2bc77