Shirley J. Pallini

Shirley J. Pallini of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully at Brightmoor Hospice on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the age of 91.

Shirley was a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1966, when she moved with her family from her hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Shirley enjoyed serving with Golden Hearts of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She also volunteered countless hours serving at the Warner Robins Soup Kitchen, aiding fair attendants as a "Fair Cracker" at the Georgia National Fair, assisting athletes at Georgia Special Olympics, and was very involve with the Happy Hour Workshop.

Since her retirement from Robins Air Force Base, Shirley was loyal participant of the Warner Robins Senior Citizen Center. She loved to travel with friends and family and participated annually in league bowling for years.

She was predeceased by her parents, George G. Kaufman and Mabel (Clark) Kaufman; her husband,

Stephen A. Pallini; her sisters, Kathryn Givler (Elmer), and Frances Mummert; as well as her brother, George G. Kaufman, Jr. (Elaine).

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Tinnin (Paul); her son, Joe Pallini; her grandchildren, Megan Tinnin (Tyler), and Blaine Tinnin; and her great-grandchildren, Cohen Rogers, Briggs Rogers, and Anders Rogers. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Shirley J. Pallini to the Happy Hour Workshop, or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

The family wishes to thank the generous support and efforts of the following during the recent months, Hands of Hope Private Home Care, Brightmoor Hospice; as well as Shirley's dear friend, Pat Babcock.

A visitation with family and friends 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Thursday, April 9, 2026. A funeral service honoring Shirley’s life will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Afterward, Shirley J. Pallini will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.