Shirley THEIS

1935 - 2018

THEIS, Shirley Dennison Born January 6, 1935 in Weston, WV to Arphard and Mapel Dennison, Shirley May grew up as the middle child of 5. She excelled in school in an effort to flee to the big city of Akron, and its job opportunities. She died at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola on December 31, 2018 in the presence of her son Steve, daughter-in-law Dori, and her husband. She married young and had two sons, James J. and Stephen G. Likevich. The family moved to Dayton where she raised her children as a loving mother, and active member of Southern Hills Methodist Church. She worked as a secretary at New York Life for 25 years, and was well-loved by her co-workers and became the "go-to" person in the office. It was here that she met Steve and in 1976 they married. Their lives were filled with travel, boating, motorcycling and friends. After 20 married years in Dayton, they found their way to Gulf Breeze where she enjoyed her women's groups, bridge and golf. Shirley was a strong and independent woman, very loving, devoted friend, mother and wife. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, sister Starr and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held February 2nd, with visitation at 1 PM and the service at 2 PM, in the chapel at David's Cemetery, followed by a reception at Treasure Island in Moraine. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Shirley's memory to a Hospice, or favorite charity. You may offer condolences and sign the guestbook at www.roselawn-fh.com