Darlene Jean Shirk, 69, of Elkton, MD passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023.  Born in Elkton on March 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Sherman Price and William F. Price, Sr.

Ms. Shirk had been a dietician at Laurelwood Care Center, Elkton and had previously worked at the Elkton Inn.  Spending time with her family was important to her, especially being with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed watching wrestling on television and doing word searches.

Survivors include her children, William "Barry" Shirk Jr (Bobbie Jo), Earleville, MD. Shawnda K. Shirk, Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Katelyn Jean Cain, Wm. Barry Shirk III, Jacob Christian Shirk, Skylar Renae Shirk, Melanie Dakota Shirk, Erick Ryan Shirk, and Joshua Hunter Shirk; great grandchild, Armani Prince Carr (Angel) and brothers, Samuel James Price (Beth), Dunnellon, FL and Donald Wayne Price, Chesapeake City, MD.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Shirk was preceded in death by her siblings, William Frederick Price, Jr., John L. Price, Kenneth Clyde Price, James Edward Price, Sr. and Susan Diane Price.

Services are private with interment in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Port Penn, DE.