Shirley Watts, 90 of Sanborn, NY passed away on Saturday December 19, 2015 in Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Gowanda, NY she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Arley (Fox) Silverheels.

Shirley was raised and educated in Gowanda, and moved to the area in the late 1950's. Shirley loved animals, and was always taking in strays. She especially loved her gray cat.

Shirley is survived by her four children, Terri (Frank) Dorgan, Dana (Terri) Watts, Donna (Patrick) Eagan, Valerie (Donald) Stafford all of Niagara Falls, NY and was predeceased by one son Dale Watts. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Teresa (Dan) Wise, David Dorgan, Melissa (Bruce) Dehkes, Wade (Mary) Watts, Taylor Watts, Danielle Watts, Vincent Watts, Kimberly Watts, Amber Eagan, Rachel (Michael) Jeckovich and Evan Stafford, thirteen great-grandchildren, her former husband whom she remained close friends with, Kenneth Watts of Salamanca, NY, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was also predeceased by one brother George Silverheels and one sister Eloise Silverheels.

Visitation will be held on Monday from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will follow at 8:30 p.m. with Rev. Walter Printup officiating. Interment will take place in Gowanda, NY at the convenience of the family