76, of Providence, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late James Fulton. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Stanislaus and Elizabeth (Valletta) Schverha. Shirley is also survived by her former husband Joseph Sheppard. Shirley is survived by her loving daughters, Sandra Sheppard and her companion (James Corriveau) of Pawtucket, and Brenda Fulton and her companion Bernard Gomes of Providence. She was the cherished grandmother of James D. Corriveau, Bernard D. Fulton, James T. Fulton, Elizabeth M. Fulton, Thomas M. Fulton, and great-grandmother of Quinobeguin Fulton. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday at 12:00 noon in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS Wednesday 5-8 p.m.