Shirley Leone Emery, 91

Shirley Leone Emery, 91, of Troy, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother and friend, her presence will be deeply missed. 

Born in 1934 to George Storkson and Margaret (Miller) Storkson, Shirley was the third of ten children, born and raised in Whitefish, Montana and a great help to her dad, who was her favorite person in the world. They would feed the pigs and chickens, pitch hay and tend to their garden together. She was an avid swimmer; one hot summer day, instead of doing chores, she snuck off and went to the lake, but got caught because her hair was wet. 

Shirley loved gardening, cooking and canning for her family; her favorite pastime was crocheting until her eyesight dimmed, her hands grew tired, and we had over 100 doilies each! Shirley treasured her kitties — Chip, Beauty, TK, Little Bit and Crooked Tail. She loved her cowboy shows and “Saddle Up Saturdays” was a can’t miss tv day. 

She is survived by her five children, Nancy (Chris) Lockhart, Toni Hollen, David Hake, Trudy Anderson and Patricia (Patty) Suber; her sisters, Eloise Egvedt and Betty Whitman; her brother, Richard Storkson; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren, with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 27 years, C. Lee Emery; and her grandson, Joshua Hollen.

Services will be held at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, 6485 Harrison St. Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Friday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m., followed by a gravesite burial at Paradise Valley Cemetery. Reception at Shirley’s home. To leave a message or memory for the family go to bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Bonners Ferry Funeral Home is caring for the family.