On February 14, 2009, Shirley J. Erbe of Glen Burnie, Maryland; beloved wife of 64 years of Edward W. Erbe, Jr.; loving mother of Pam Conwell and Michael Erbe; dear sister of Sherry Anderson and Beverly Burgeson; cherished grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12. Shirley was born in Wisconsin in 1925. She was a member of the United States Navy from 1945 to 1946. She was stationed in Pensacola, Florida and earned the rank of Seaman 1st Class. Shirley was a member of the Choir for the Faith Baptist Church. She had many hobbies including reading, arts & crafts and solving puzzles. She liked to socialize. She loved spending time with family and friends.