Shirley L. (Alt) Tewell

Shirley L. (Alt) Tewell, 81, of Everett, PA; passed through heavens gates on the evening of January 28, 2026.  She was born on March 2, 1944 in Cumberland, MD; the daughter of the late Eston and Nora (McKenzie) Alt.  She was preceded in death by the love of her life of fifty-six years on November 28, 2022, Gary R. Tewell.

She is survived by sons Jerry and Brian Tewell and daughter Crista; two very special grandsons CJ Tewell (Sierra) and Cameron Tewell; two very special great-grandchildren Eastyn and Leila Tewell; sister-in-law Etta Mae Tewell; nieces Brenda Robinette (Richard), Sherry Means (Rick), nephews Greg Tewell, Monte Willison, Danny Alt and Andrew Alt, a brother Robert Alt and significant other Nancy Dawson; Linda Alt and various great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a sister Betty Willison, mother and father –in –law Floyd and Mae Tewell; brothers-in-law Tommy and Jimmie Tewell.

After graduating from Flintstone High School, she worked in the D.C. area as a secretary.  After getting married on March 18, 1966 she was a housewife for many years, cooking, baking and raising her family until she went to work at some restaurants in the area such as Masons Barn, Lindys and later retiring from Bob Evans Restaurant after twenty-five years of service.

She and her husband were longtime members of the Chaneysville Community Church.  They loved to travel places together and often helped people whenever they could.  You would always see them together.  After the loss of her husband she was heartbroken, they were truly soul mates.

Friends and Family will be received on Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Chaneysville Community Church from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the church.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at the Chaneysville Community Church with Pastor Jonas Smith officiating.

Burial will be held at Chaneysville Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Rebecca’s Personal Care home for the care they gave our mom over the past two years.  We are truly grateful.

Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537.

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