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Shirley Layaw Obituary
CORTLAND - Shirley Layaw, 79, of 407 State Route 222, Cortland, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center.
Shirley retired from the Ithaca City School District after several years of service. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post 961 Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles.
A celebration of her life will be held Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Bangs Funeral Home with Rev. Ina Warren officiating. Burial to follow at the Quick Cemetery in Brooktondale. Friends may call Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Brooktondale Fire Dept. or the Varna United Methodist Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Layaw
Delbert and Lana Boyer
September 9, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Shirley was a wonderful person who fit into the family perfectly.
Keith Dedrick
September 9, 2008
Ron, Dick, Sandy, and the whole Barber, Clark and layaw family. We are so sorry to hear of aunt Shirleys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many fond memories of aunt shirley, and she will be missed greatly.
Love Keith and Sue Dedrick
Howard Sanford
September 8, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Suzi Kolstad
September 8, 2008
Sandy, I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a super lady. I only wish I could be there for you.
Mary Richey
September 8, 2008
Uncle Lloyd and family and Shirley's family, I am very sorry for your loss. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debby Sanford
September 8, 2008
Dear Uncle Lloyd, I was so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
mary belous stein
September 8, 2008
Ron, Dick and Sandy,
My goodness, wasn't just a few years ago we all played together?!?
My condolences, I have fond memories of your mom and dad hanging out with my mom and dad while we all got into whatever mischief we could!
Dave Stein
September 8, 2008
Lloyd,
So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. Our condolences and thoughts go out to Layaws' and Shirley's family.
Dave Stein, Liberty, SC
Cindy (Williams) Metzger
September 7, 2008
Dear Uncle Lloyd, Charlotte, Sue, Vicky, Pam, Doug, and all of Shirley's Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Her wonderful smile and cheerful personality made her such a pleasure to know. She will be missed by all.
Our sympathies to you all, and please know that you are in our thoughts through this difficult time.
Joe and Cindy Metzger
Dick Clark
September 7, 2008
Mom, God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be found. So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come with me".. with tear filled eyes we saw you suffer and we saw you fade away. Although we love you deeply we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best! You will live fondly in our hearts forever mom..
we love you so much! Your loving children.
Anita Sanford
September 7, 2008
To the Layaws and Shirleys family she was a great friend and avid bowler she will be missed. I send my prayers to all and my deepest sympathy to the familys
William Leet
September 6, 2008
My first pair of cowboy boots came from Aunt Shirley & uncle Url. I was around age 8 to 10 and have never forgotten.
My fondest memmories growing up have been the ones spent vissiting as a family sharing hollidays, helping in the kitchen, reunions, weddings and grad parties.
All my Aunts & Uncles can dance. I will always have the vissions of Shirly & my mother (Carol Barber) swing dancing.
The sight was enthrawling.
Love always,
Billy
Carol Barber
September 6, 2008
Dear Sister Shirley:
You have always been and will always be in my heart and in my spirit, not only as my sister, but as my friend and my second Mom. You taught me much and well many things that I will never forget, mostly about love and family. My deepest sympathies to your children, Lloyd and there families. I will miss you greatly - you were always there for me - I love you! Carol
Bev Nye
September 6, 2008
Sandy
So sorry for your lost. She has left her mark in this world and will be missed by many. I am so glad to have had the chance to meet her She was a really nice lady
Barb Hoyt
September 6, 2008
Dear Family,
I knew Shirley through bowling at Ide's. What a wonderful person, always had a smile on her face, bubbly personality. She will be greatly missed among her participation in senior activities.
Peggy Calhoun
September 6, 2008
Sandy and family....My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this rough time..
Brenda Benson
September 6, 2008
Lloyd,
Altho I only knew Shirley a short time I could tell she loved you and was a true blessing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Brenda Benson (Dr Mehdi's nurse)
Barb Exton
September 6, 2008
Shirley was one special lady. I only knew her through bowling but we sure did have fun, especially on Tuesdays at the Corona Club, and I will miss her. She was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. I extend my sincerely sympathy to Lloyd and the family.
Tom and Chris Sanford
September 6, 2008
Uncle Lloyd and family,
We are saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. Although we had only met her a few times, she was a very kind and lovely woman who will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew her. You are all in our thoughts.
Tom and Chris Sanford & Family
Tara Turner
September 6, 2008
Ron and family,
So sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. You are in my thoughts. Give everyone my love.
Linda Rood
September 5, 2008
Shirley you will be missed. You became a second mom to me in a very short time . I will make sure Lloyd doesn't over do.
Perry & Jean Dedrick
September 5, 2008
Our sympathy goes out to Anita Dedrick. Sorry to hear about your sister passing away. Know that she will remain in your heart forever.
Jerry Sanford
September 5, 2008
Shirley, though I never met you, I, know Lloyd well. If he picked you, you must have been the best. Lloyd, please accept our profound condolences.
Jerry and Chrissy Sanford
Jerry Sanford
jackie,Derek Hollis Beckwith
September 5, 2008
To the most wonder neighbors I could have, was loyd and shirley,
She was my friend and a good listerner. you will be greatly missed.
But your gruard dog Derek lol will be praying for you every nite.you will always be in our hearts. with love!
Phyllis Van De Mark
September 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley's passing. I will always remember her wonderful smile and laugh. God be with all the family. She can now be an angel from above.
Pam Hurst Tingley and Gary Tingley
September 5, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Rosemary French
September 5, 2008
Dear Aunt Shirley,
We are all sad you left us in the physical world. We are blessed your spirit remains with us in our hearts always. Memories of you and time spent together will help us to ease our loss. I am so thankful I was a close part of your life. My father is lucky to have a sister who loved him so much. I will remember your laughter and joy. Love from your niece, Rosemary
“To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Thomas Campbell
Esther Johnson
September 5, 2008
Dear Family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy, especially to Lloyd and Sandy. Iworked with Shirley, Sandy worked with me at WestTown Optical and I sold my first house to Lloyd. My heart goes out to all of you.
Sincerely,Esther
Jennifer Sutfin
September 5, 2008
Keri & Stacy,
So sorry to hear about your Grandma's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Jen & Rodney
Evelyn Bissell
September 5, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kasey Huddle
September 5, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about "Grandma Shirley's" passing. My thoughts go out to Ron and his entire family.
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