Shirley M. Goats' Obituary
Shirley M. Goats, 80, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2016.
Shirley was born on July 10, 1936 in Alum Creek, WV to the late Leslie Gillenwater and Georgia Hare. She is the loving wife of 61 years to Bobby Goats (deceased); cherished mother of Rick Goats (Maggie), Cindy Kelley (Jim), Cheryl Hennessey (Rich) and Darrin Goats (Jamie); adoring grandmother of ten and great grandmother of five; dear sister of Ronald, Bobby, Howard and Keith Gillenwater (all deceased).
Shirley was a very kind person who always put her family first. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will take place on Monday, November 21, from 1 – 2 PM, in the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070, where funeral services will commence at 2 PM. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 10810 E. 45th St., Ste. 300, Tulsa, OK 74146.
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