Shirley Steel Rigby Grodecour, 97, of Monongahela, died Sunday May 7, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born February 11, 1926 in Monongahela, the daughter of the late Robert W. and Garnet Myers Steel.

She was a 1944 graduate of South Hills High School. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monongahela, Daughters of the American Revolution Monongahela Valley Chapter, and the Order of the Eastern Star Monessen Chapter. Mrs. Grodecour was a former member of the Fine Arts Club and AARP, both in Monongahela. She enjoyed playing Bridge and swimming at the YMCA.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon E. Rigby, who passed away August 21, 1960, and Frank R. Grodecour, who passed away June 19, 2002; sons, William S. Rigby and Jess E. Rigby; brothers, Robert W. Steel, III, and Paul K. Steel.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy R. Barbour of Monongahela; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the First Presbyterian Church, 609 Chess Street, Monongahela with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the church. Inurnment will be private in Monongahela Cemetery.