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Carolyn Shirkey Obituary
Surrounded by her family at her home on March 7, 2010, the Lord called upon a beautiful angel to come home, Carolyn Jean (Frye) Shirkey, 60, of Mt. Jackson.
Mrs. Shirkey was born July 23, 1949 in New Market and was the daughter of the late Ripley "Mike" E. and Fern Lorraine Weatherholtz Frye.
She was a former employee of The Shenvalee in New Market. She was a member of Solomon Lutheran Church in Quicksburg.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Shirkey, Sr. whom she married September 1, 1966. She is also survived by three sons, Kenneth Wayne Shirkey, Jr. and his wife Dana, Kevin Michael Shirkey and Bradley Eugene Shirkey and his wife Penny, all of Mt. Jackson; two sisters, Patricia Showman and her husband Ray of Woodstock and Grace Ellen Hepner and her husband Ricky of Mt. Jackson; a brother, Larry Eugene Frye and his wife Bonnie of Mt. Jackson; four grandchildren, Brian Michael Jorden, Jessica Nicole Shirkey, Kristina Elizabeth Shirkey and Bianca Stottlemyer, all of Mt. Jackson; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Eugene Frye and Douglas Lee Frye; and an infant nephew, Derek Alan Clark.
A memorial service will be Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary's (Pine) Lutheran Church in Mt. Jackson with the Rev. Karen Van Stee officiating.
The family will receive friends at the late home anytime.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's (Pine) Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 43, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842, RMH Cancer Center or Hospice, 235 Cantrell Ave., Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Cremation arrangements are by Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Shirkey
Peggy & Bill Halterman
April 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maxine Hughes
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kelly Estep
March 30, 2010
Carolyn was probably one of my favorite people to have worked with at Shenvalee. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and the rest of her family. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
Dina Fix and Diana Noland
March 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. she always made us laugh. She is in heaven now with Daddy Dave. no more pain or suffering. God bless you and your family.
Betty Cook
March 16, 2010
Carolyn was a great lady. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jim & Judy Fields
March 13, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss. God bless
Charlie & Robin Tusing
March 12, 2010
Thinking of the entire Shirkey family at this difficut time. God bless.
shaun moton
March 12, 2010
sorry bout your loss.
peggy and benny runion
March 12, 2010
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of a friend and family member.god has another angel to sit beside him.she is at rest and so should we,knowing she is not in pain any more.
JOAN BURGER
March 12, 2010
WE ARE DEEPLE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A LOVED ONE.IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER.JOAN CLEM BURGER AND CLINTON BURGER
The Riggleman Family
March 11, 2010
To all the Shirkey family - we send you our deepest sympathy for your loss. Carolyn will be missed by all and know that she will still be watching over you when you need her. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for any of you during this time of sorrow. May God Bless each of you.
Penny Shirkey
March 11, 2010
Carolyn was not only my mother in law but she was my friend.. I have been so blessed over the years to have such an amazing person in my life, Her beauty is not only on the outside but its also within. And I was so blessed to have been able to spend her final weeks, days, hours and seconds with this amazing woman. She faced cancer head on. and she gave it the fight it so desires. This woman worked almost 5 weeks until her death, feeling so bad somedays, ahe was a very dedicated employee of the Shenvlee in New Market, VA. and in return they went above and beyond for Carolyn and we the family thank them. Carolyn loved her granddaughters they were her life.. I will always see her in their eyes.. she will remain in my heart until we meet again.. Fly high my beautiful butterfly you are free.
Penny Shirkey
March 11, 2010
Carolyn was a very loving and beautiful person inside and out... she was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and friend. I was so blessed to have her as my mother in law and my kids were so lucky to have such an amazing grandmother. you will truely be missed. but in my heart you will live on forever. fly high my beautiful butterfly.... no more suffering no more pain..
Gary & Brenda Lambert
March 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We have some great memories from when we were neighbors.
Jessica Jett
March 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you the family, for the loss of Carolyn. I know she is in a better place now and finally has the peace she so deserves. All my love,
jay and linda sperry
March 10, 2010
carolyn became a good friend while working at the shenvalee with linda and myself. everytime we spoke i would always think of her daddy because i would always she him in her face. always friendly and funny. she will be missed.
Friends
March 10, 2010
Although we had not seen Carolyn for a number of years, we were so thankful for the visits in the past weeks. Her sense of humor wasn't faded by her illness. Even though she was so very sick, our visits were pleasurable and rewarding. Kitty Martz, Sandra Green Jerry Dellinger, Linda Ritenour and Brenda Wren.
John & Dawn Almquist
March 10, 2010
Our hearts go out to you during this time of loss.
JoAnn Holler-Bishop
March 9, 2010
I was blessed to have Carolyn as a child hood friend, we all grew up on the creek together, She will be greatly missed, To all the family who I also hold dear to my heart, I am so very sorry for your loss. Carolyn will live forever in our hearts and memories, until we meet again my dear childhood friend, may God hold you in his loving arms.
March 9, 2010
Now she will rest in peace as she is with our Lord Jesus Christ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim & Janet Miller
William Fadely
March 9, 2010
Condolences my heart goes out to the family, we all grew up together in Mt. Jackson. Ronnie, Doug, Carolyn, Mike,Ellen and Patrica
William(Pye-Yoe) Fadely New Castle, PA
Shenvalee
March 9, 2010
Carolyn was a member of our "family" here at Shenvalee. She will be missed by all of us here and will always be loved by us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this time.
mike and bj clem
March 9, 2010
we are so sorry to hear of the loss of a wife , mother , grandmother , sister , mother-in-law , friend.i had the honor of knowing her,she was one of a kind women.could almost always expect something funny to come out of her mouth.she put a smile on so many peoples faces.she will be greatly missed for years to come...
Linda Sager
March 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Miller
March 9, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences. You can now be at peace because the pain and suffering is no more as God has now another Angel. Your family is in our thought and prayers.
Greg Jones
March 9, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
NANCY MITCHELL-RUSH
March 9, 2010
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS HARD TIME. ME AND CAROLYN WERE FRIENDS IN SCHOOL. CAROLYN WAS ONE OF A KIND. THAT IS IN A GOOD WAY ! FULL OF SWEETNEST FOR HER FRIENDS AND A JOY TO BE AROUND.WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED ! JESUS LET HER KNOW WE ALL LOVED HER!
Terry and Tammy Jones
March 9, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Steve Sager
March 9, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kennie Jo Ours (Phillips)
March 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all of Carolyn's family especially the Frye's
with whom I grew up with in my early years. The Frye's, Dawson's and the Phillips kids could be found playing (or fighting depending on the day!)together most any day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, she made life brighter for anyone she touched.
Kennie Jo Ours (Phillips)
Tom & Lynda Estep
March 9, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of Carolyn. She will be missed by many. How good it is to know she is now with Mike, Fern, Lub and Dougie again.Surely, God has made a special place for her.
Gabrielle Jones
March 9, 2010
Rest in peace..
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