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Shirley Bender Obituary
MANSFIELD: Lifelong area resident, Shirley Jane Bender passed away Saturday morning, February 27, 2016 in University Hospital Samaritan Medical Center in Ashland following an extended illness.
Born November 9, 1935 in Johnsville, Shirley was the daughter of Willard & Bertha (Smith) Bender. She was graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1953.
Shirley worked in the office at the Tappan Company and held many different responsibilities there; she was a member of their 25 years club. She was an avid reader and will be remembered for her sharp mind and her kindness.
She is survived by a sister Janice Wick of Mansfield; sisters-in-law Nell Bender of Buena Park, CA, and Francis Bender of Mansfield; nieces Barbara & Gary Galliway, Wendy Binion, Stacey Harris, Lori Stafford, and Sheree Nazari; nephews Randy & Pam Timmer, Mark & Barbara Timmer, Greg Timmer, Tim (Barbara) Timmer, and Keith & Linda Bender.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Ronald Bender, Marvin Bender, Willis Bender, and Eileen Timmer; and nephews Kevin Timmer, Rodney Bender, and Gary Bender.
Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home where a funeral service celebrating her life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday. Pastor Andrew Jones will officiate and burial will follow in Shauck Cemetery near Johnsville.
Contributions in her memory to First English Lutheran Church may be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Shirley's family and encourage you to share a fond memory or message of condolence to them—and watch her tribute video—at SnyderFuneralHomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Bender
5 Entries
March 2, 2016
HI her family , We deaf neighbors She nice wave Hi to us share Hi her and little talked . She life long time . I know she church same mine long time ago . She heaven peace , pain free . Darlene and Kristy 48 Malone Rd
Barbara Galliway
March 2, 2016
I"m sad that you are gone and I will truly miss you. I cherish the closeness we shared and all the great memories we made. Your up there with God, and all our family, in a much better place. Rest in peace my sweet Aunt Shirl.
JF
March 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SUE JAYNES
February 29, 2016
GREAT FRIEND AND SOMEONE WE COULD TALK TO ALWAYS ENJOYED THE FOURSOME WE HAD PLAYING CARDS TOGETHER I KNOW SEE IS WITH THE LORD AND NO LONGER SUFFERING THANK YOU MARK, KEITH, AND THEIR WIVES FOR HELPING SHIRLEY DURING THIS TIME IF ILLNESS
Randy Timmer
February 29, 2016
My sweet Aunt Shirl,
I know you are being rewarded for all of the good you did especially for your family. I personally know of two Proposals of marriage turned down to take care of your mother, apparently the caregiver in you too strong to leave. You were always there for our special life events and I thank you for that. I only wish I could have been there for you as you were for me.
Enjoy the next chapter without all the pain. You will always be my Sweet Shirl.
Love always,
Randy
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