Shirley Schifferdecker Commons, 86 loving mother and homemaker of Bloomington and Fishers, IN passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Bloomington. She was the only daughter of Theodore J. Schifferdecker and Gertrude P. Fitzpatrick and was married to Theodore L. Commons in 1949.She graduated from Broad Ripple High School and earned her BS degree from Indiana University. She was a lifetime member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She loved people and animals. She is survived by six children, Cheryl A. (Cheng) Huang, Suzanne Ryan, Theodore J. (Joanna) Commons, Kyle A. (Grace) Commons, Charles D. Commons and Timothy N. (Ann) Commons and grandchildren, Elise, Deirdre, Matthew, Michael, Jacob, Jessie, Krystal, Andrew, Kyle, Lauren and Melissa as well as five great-grandchildren. Friends may visit from 12 PM until service time at 2 PM Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Flanner and Buchanan – Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Contributions may be made in her name to the Marion County Humane Society. Friends may sign Shirley's online guest registry at www.flannerbuchanan.com.