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2020
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Shirley Wilcox Obituary
ALGER — Shirley L. Wilcox, age 83, died on Monday, May 25, 2020 at 7:44 PM at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on January 25, 1937 in McGuffey to the late Charles and Margaret (Dysert) Carmean. On April 13, 1957 Shirley married Vernon Wilcox and he preceded her in death on June 6, 2002.
Shirley was employed by the Ohio-Kentucky Manufacturing Company, now Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada. She was also a homemaker. Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed playing board and card games with her grandchildren, especially UNO where she was ruthless.
She is survived by three children: Jack (Jane) Wilcox, Connie Kindle, and Doug (Marcia) Wilcox; seven grandchildren: Robert (Kim) Mika, Jennifer (Tony) Dickman, Douglas Wilcox, Jason Wilcox, Bill (Ashley) Kindle, Adam Kindle, and Christopher Kindle; seven great grandchildren: Stevie Mika, Robert Mika, Henry Dickman, Michael Dickman, Theodore Dickman, Liam Kindle, and Charlotte Kindle; and a sister: Twyla Bailey.
She was preceded in death by a grandson: Joseph Wilcox; six brothers: Harold, Floyd, Gary, Robert, David and James Carmean; and a sister: Irene Donnal.
Due to the current health restrictions, private family graveside services are being held at Preston Cemetery, Alger. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alger Public Library, Summer Reading Programs, P.O. Box 18, Alger, OH 45812. Condolences can be expressed at www.hansonneelyallison.com
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Wilcox
Connie Kindle
March 2, 2021
I love and miss you Mom and Dad, every day , just not the same without you
Sharon Fisher
May 27, 2020
Connie, I am so very sorry to hear that you have lost your mom. I remember how close you were to her. Hugs!
Judy & Bob Henderson
May 27, 2020
Doug, Marcia and Wilcox Family: Thoughts and Prayers to you all.
Jackie Stephenson, LSW
May 27, 2020
Prayers for your family. Putnam County Hospice team at LMH.
Beak,Steph,Tug,Lori Mullett
May 27, 2020
Condolences on your loss. Such a sweet and caring neighbor. We have many fond memories of her growing up . Many prayers for peace and comfort.
Becky England
May 26, 2020
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. These times are hard, but your loss makes it harder. Condolences and prayers for your family at this very difficult time.
Patsy Maurer
May 26, 2020
Connie and family my heart and prayers go out to y'all, She was such a great lady, So sorry for ur loss
Cindy Recker
May 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
CT Wilcox
May 26, 2020
So sorry to hear this
Cleda and Kim
May 26, 2020
Mom and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers.
Penny Patton Bower
May 26, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Vernon and Shirley Wilcox, ~1991
Jane Wilcox
May 26, 2020
Larissa Harpwl
May 26, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Prayers for the family.
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