Was Shirley an orphan?
I remember Laverne had a doting father and she sometimes talked about her late mother, but I don’t recall Shirley having parents.
shareShirley's mother visited and was played by Pat Carroll
shareYes, she visited Shirley in the last episode of the first season. She kept nagging Shirley because she wanted her to better herself by setting her sights higher. Mrs. Feeney married a working class guy like the guys Shirley dated and later they got divorced.
Her mom also mentions Shirley's brother Michael but I don't remember if he appeared on the show.