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Shirley Plesea Obituary

PLESEA, SHIRLEY MARIE, 85 of Mt. Dora, passed away Thursday September 6, 2012, after enduring metastatic breast cancer. Born Shirley Marie Giddings, a native of Warren, OH, she and her surviving husband of 66 years, Alexander retired to Florida in 1989. She leaves behind three sons, Daniel of Fort Meyers, Gary of Port St. Lucie, Rick of Murfreesboro, TN; a daughter Cynthia Anthony of Orlando; five grandchildren; and her sister Mary Lou Lillicotch of VA. She is preceded by her mother Velma
Lucille Giddings; her brother
Robert Giddings; her sister Anne Markle; and her great grand daughter Caylee Marie. Shirley was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, a cherished sister and friend. She will be sadly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation be made in her memory to Susan G. Koman for the Cure. Donations can be made online or mailed to Susan G. Koman, atten. Donor services, PO Box 650309, Dallas TX 752650309.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Sep. 22, 2012.

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Karen White

September 16, 2024

I was struck by her immense love for her family, through the best and worst of times and I wish peace and happiness for her surviving children.

Karen White

September 16, 2023

I'm sure Shirley is still dearly missed by her loving family. Never had the chance to meet her, but she carried herself with grace and dignity when little Caylee was lost. Prays to Cindy, George and all the family. God bless

Sandy Gonzalez

September 17, 2013

Thinking of your family again as I often do. Sending big hugs to you and Caylee. Forever in my heart even though I never met you. RIP Shirley. Your family misses you greatly.

Jen Cobb

June 6, 2013

I know Caylee is so happy you're there with her now. Please give her big hugs and kisses from me. She will always be our angel?.

Karen Nasseri

June 2, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss and hope that Faith, time, and the certain knowledge she is looking after Caylee in Heaven, will help you at this sad time

lisa lester

December 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss, caylee now has great grandma to be by her side in heaven!! So sorry for you Cindy,George,Lee,Casey.:( God bless you all!

Theresa K.

October 30, 2012

No more pain and suffering -- just sweet relief and hugs from your precious Caylee.

tanya

October 25, 2012

im so sry for ur loss may god bless you and ur family

Dianne Rothenbuehler

October 21, 2012

I didn't hear about your passing until three weeks ago. I met you once at Caylee's 4th birthday balloon release, and took some good pictures of you and your dear husband, that I hope will be great reminders to your family of your deep, abiding love for each other. God bless. See you soon!

October 13, 2012

mmm

September 29, 2012

I MISS YOU EVERY DAY. I MISS OUR DAILY E-MAILS AND KNOWING YOU WERE THERE IF I NEEDED YOU.
REST IN PEACE. NO PAIN, NO WORRIES. MY SISTER, MY BEST FRIEND.I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. M.L.

September 28, 2012

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

September 27, 2012

My prayers for peace & comfort to all of the family of Shirley Marie Plesea.. you have all been through so much.. suffered through much pain, and may our gracious Lord above now grant you relief and comfort. Our God is an awesome God, God rest your soul Mrs. Plesea xo

lisa howard

September 27, 2012

god bless to all the anthony family . may you find strength in gods love. love one another,be kind to each other, and may you find peace.

lisa

September 27, 2012

May you rest in peace with lil caylee marie. condolences to the family

September 27, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU.

JULIE REYNOLDS

September 27, 2012

MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

Erin Schmidt

September 27, 2012

My condolences to the Anthony and Plesea families. My heart goes out to all of you in this time of loss. Shirley was a wonderful woman, mother and friend to all. I didn't personally know her, but I did chat with her on the phone a few times about her grand daughter Casey and what had happened with Caylee. She was very kind to me even though she didn't have to talk to me. I hope the family gets through this sad time ok. I feel so much for cindy, after losing a grand daughter, and going through all she has and now losing her lovely mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy.

Janet Morely

September 27, 2012

Kat M

September 27, 2012

My heart goes out to the family...May God speed peace to them

Jennifer Marie

September 26, 2012

You're truly free.

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace Mrs Plesea. I know Caylee Marie was waiting for you with open arms and now you are both at peace.

latrese jackson

September 26, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kerrianne Howland

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace, Mrs. Plesea. Caylee will be so happy to have her grammy with her and you and Caylee will never be forgotten.

Cristina Marie Theberge

September 26, 2012

I'm sure that baby angel is keeping you really busy up there singing, dancing and laughing for all eternity. You will be hand in hand always and forever. Your bond and love will protect and shower over your whole family still on earth forever and always until they see your faces again some day in heaven.

September 26, 2012

I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. May you find comfort in God's Word where he promises a time soon when "death will be no more" Until then, please know you and your family are in my prayers.

stacey brown

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace May God Bless those left behind

Sarah

September 26, 2012

Rest in Peace Mrs. Plesea. Prayers for the Anthony family. Take good care of Caylee Marie! I know she is waiting for you with arms wide open.

Kathy Johnson

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace Ms Plesea.
Give our love to sweet Caylee Marie.

Julie Rabaglia

September 26, 2012

Rest in peace, Mrs. Plesea. And please tell beautiful Caylee we love her.

Donna Moorhouse

September 26, 2012

Rest in angels' arms, Grandma Plesea, and give our love to precious Caylee!!

Julie G

September 26, 2012

R.I.P. Ms. Plesea! You are now reunited with our little angel Caylee! My prayers and thoughts are with your husband!

Alexa

September 26, 2012

May you rest in peace. You will be remembered. May God bless you in Heaven.

Andria

September 25, 2012

RIP, miss Shirley. Sweet baby Caylee is waiting to greet you with open arms.

Carolyn Wuest

September 25, 2012

Caylee is at peace now, she has Great grandma by her side. May you both RIP. You will both have more peace than you had here on earth

sue lawrie

September 25, 2012

you are now at piece.LITTLE CAYLEE WILL WELOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,R.I.P> AND GIVE CAYLEE THE BIGGEST HUG FOR US<3

Jen Cobb

September 25, 2012

Rest In Peace Ms. Plesea. I never knew you, but I so loved your great grand daughter Caylee. Please give her big hugs

September 25, 2012

Mom, dad and I are lost without you, but we are so glad that you are now without pain. Knowing you are in Jesus arms gives us the comfort to go on. I am taking good care of him. We love you with all our hearts. Give Caylee Marie a big hug from grammy CC. Love Cindy

sue white

September 25, 2012

R.I.P.
PLEASE GIVE "LITTLE CAYLEE THE BIGGEST HUG FOR US ALL.XXXX

September 25, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Plesea family. Please know that God does not forget our loved ones or us as we have to cope with this loss. We are encouraged to throw all our anxieties upon him because he cares for you".
1 Pet 5:7)

Bobby Zinman

September 25, 2012

RIP Shirley. You are with Caylee now.

Kathey Jones

September 25, 2012

I want to send my deepest thoughts and prayers to Cindy Anthony and her family. I followed the Kaylee Marie ordeal and it has just been a nightmare and I know that the Anthony's have both been through hell and back and it is tough enough to just go on from day to day and then this - I feel for the family. You are now with Kaylee Marie and you need to hold her tight and give her the love that she deserves - she is so precious - my heart breaks for everyone. Just remember you will be with her again some day and you can hold and love her the way you always have

Wanda Wellman

September 25, 2012

R.I.P. Mrs. Plesea...I never knew your family, but little Caylee captured my heart & she still lives in my heart. Please give her a big hug for me.

September 25, 2012

r.i.p mamm i hear you are a great lady.please give caylee a hug and tell her we will get justice for her soon.we are akk working hard

Jaxie Roberts

September 25, 2012

Rest in peace Shirley, give Caylee a big hug and kiss from all of us down here who love her. Both of you rest with the angels <3

Steven Moore

September 25, 2012

You are in a better place now Ms. Plesea! Now you and Caylee can live happily ever after! Thoughts and prayers go out to you, Caylee, and your family members!

Aleesha Poe

September 25, 2012

Now Caylee know's pure love. Hold her tight and may God Bless You Mrs. Plesea.

amber

September 25, 2012

You will be greatly missed. I always had you and alex on my mind.... rest in peace xoxo

Tom Whyler

September 25, 2012

I hope your Granddaughter Casey was able to attend safely. You are now with Caylee.

NC Sunny

September 25, 2012

RIP Mrs. Plesea, take care of Caylee

P. Presley

September 25, 2012

Rest in Peace, Mrs. Plesea. You are now sheltered in the arms of God. No more pain, no more worry. My sympathy to your immediate family.

Casey Anthony

September 24, 2012

I hope you find peace. I always will love you. Tell Caylee I love her.

KELLY LOMBARDI

September 24, 2012

DEAR CINDY- I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS- YOU AND YOUR DAD ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS- GIVE YOUR DAD MY LOVE-

September 24, 2012

Now Caylee has you to protect her

Amy

September 24, 2012

Rest in peace with God and Caylee, Mrs Plesea.

Evelyn Chouinard

September 24, 2012

Your work on earth is done sweet Shirley now go rest high on that mountain. Hold your great grandbaby Caylee tight to your heart and let peace be thine. Rest in peace.

caroline farrington watson

September 24, 2012

Rest in peace Shirley you are in the summer-land now with god. I also send love and light to all of Shirley's loved ones at this difficult time and especially the Anthony family much love to you all xx Caroline from uk

Pat Wittorf

September 24, 2012

You are now with sweet Caylee Marie, Shirley Pleasea, and I am sure she welcomed you with open arms.

Diane Miller

September 24, 2012

Dear sweet lady you are at peace now with our lord

Diane Miller

September 24, 2012

what a dear sweet lady your heart is at peace now,you are with your beautiful great grandaughter now.The truth will be told to you now

A Jaret

September 24, 2012

May you rest in peace, finally. So sorry for all you had to endure. I hope you will finally be in peace and be with little Caylee Marie.

Linda Scott

September 23, 2012

May you have peace now Mrs. Plesea, join wee Caylee Marie in Blessed rest awaiting our Lord's return.

Dot

September 23, 2012

Rest in Peace dear Shirley and hold Caylee tight.

Marie Suttles

September 23, 2012

My sympathy to the family and friends.you will have our angel Caylee Marie in your arms once again.rest in peace.

Rest in Peace with Our Angel Caylee

David Cook

September 23, 2012

We the People seeking Justice for Caylee Marie our prayers are with you Shirley and your husband. Rip with Caylee Marie she is waiting with open arms.

Guest

September 23, 2012

May you rest in peace next to your beautiful great-granddaughter Caylee Marie Anthony

September 23, 2012

Rest in Peace IHCA

Jeanine Ruble

September 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Barb

September 23, 2012

May you Rest In Peace with Caylee Marie.....she now has your loving arms to protect her. <3

Denise Ward

September 23, 2012

Bless you Shirley,no more pain,no more stress just beautiful rest with your beautiful little Caylee.The whole world loves Caylee,please tell her that.Now she is not alone<3.

Joyce Ramey

September 23, 2012

Rest in peace with sweet Caylee.

Linda P

September 22, 2012

May you rest in peace with beautiful Caylee.

carol hugli

September 22, 2012

may you find piece in the arms of caylee. sending prayers to the family and friends of shirley

Audrey Rutter

September 22, 2012

RIP, Shirley. You and Caylee.

Lillian Chabassol

September 22, 2012

R.I.P Shirley Pleasea You will now be with Caylee and I am sure she welcomed you with open arms.

Allison Berman

September 22, 2012

May you and Caylee Marie be together for eternity and beyond..R.I.P. And please give sweet Caylee a big hug and kiss for all of us that love her..Rest easy. Your at peace now.

Jim & Jill

September 22, 2012

God will watch over you as you hold Caylee in your arms for eternity. Rest in Peace, Shirley.

Beverley Walls

September 22, 2012

May you have happiness in the arms of God...may you hold your great granddaughter Caylee in your arms once again....blessings to you !

Barbara

September 22, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go out to Shirley's family.

DJ Tag

September 22, 2012

May you find eternal peace in heaven that you so well deserve.. Godspeed..

September 22, 2012

u will be with caylee marie

Noreen S.

September 22, 2012

May peace be thine Dear Lady.

Clayton-Ted Green

September 22, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Allison Berman

September 22, 2012

May her soul rest in peace with her beautiful great grandchild Caylee Marie..May she now be able to hold that child in her arms again..<3

Maddie

September 22, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie

September 22, 2012

Most sincere condolences to the entire family. May the sweet memories of your precious loved one ease your sorrow.

Sandy Gonzalez

September 22, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Rhonda

September 22, 2012

My sincerest sympathy to the family....Ps 46:1, "God is for us a refuge and strength. A help that is readily found in times of distress."

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