Shirley Ann Nichols

August 26, 1938 - January 15, 2015

Shirley Ann (Biggs) Nichols, age 76 of Millville, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland after a lengthy illness. Born in Vineland, Mrs. Nichols grew up in Millville and graduated from Millville High School, class of 1956. She also graduated from Glassboro State College with her teaching certification. Mrs. Nichols was a housewife. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, and going to the Jersey Shore, especially the beach. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and will be sadly missed by all. Mrs. Nichols is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl Ashbridge and husband Larry of Millville, and Terrilyn Taney and husband Bill of Millville; one sister Jane Williams; three sisters in law, Linda McGurk, Alberta Jones, and Maryann Laricks; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Sosnoski and husband Jeff, Larry Ashbridge and wife Dana, Jonathan Taney, and Lauren Taney (Will); and three great grandchildren, Macie, Mia and Lincoln. She was predeceased by her husband William "Bill" Nichols in 2014; her parents, Morton and Madeline (Donoflio) Biggs; and one brother Rocco Biggs. Graveside services will be private at the convenience of the family. The family requests memorial contributions to The Shirley Eves Center, 313 N. 10th St., Millville, NJ 08332. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Shirley Ashbridge may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.christyfuneralservice.com.