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Shirley Oates Obituary
HEPBURN: Shirley Mae Oates, age 61, of Hepburn, died Thursday April 28, 2011 at 10:50 a.m. at Grant Medical Center in Columbus. She was born August 25, 1949 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Stella M. (Burba) Kindell. She was married to Tom Oates and he survives in LaRue.
Also surviving, one son, Geoff T. (Sara) Oates of New Bloomington; grandchildren, Heather A. Oates and Jordan Bentley both of New Bloomington; brother, Robert W. (Melanie) Kindell of Hepburn; sisters, Ruth Brown Nielsen and Karen Kindell-Moore both of East Liberty; seven nieces and nephews; nine great nieces and nephews; and step sons, Jim and Phil Harder of Mt. Victory.
She was preceded in death by brother, Richard W. Kindell; nephew, Jason R. Kindell; and great nephew, Adam D. Kindell.
Shirley was a 1967 Graduate of Kenton High School and also Marion Technical College. Member of the Kenton Moose Lodge. She retired from International Paper after working there 20 years. She was currently working at the Emerson Co in Columbus.
Private Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Minister will be the Rev. Merle B. Layne. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements. There will be no calling hours.
Those who wish may make contributions to ALS Research, Attn: Jolynn Hall, 100 N. Charles St. Suite 436, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Remembrances or Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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for Shirley Oates
Bianca Kelley
May 4, 2011
Shirley was a good person with a big heart. We will miss her very much. Deepest sympathy to Shirley's family.
Bianca & Austin Kelley
Sharon Hutchinson
May 3, 2011
Tom, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sharon Hutchinson (McWade)
Vickie Elliott
May 2, 2011
To Shirley's family
My deepest sympathy to you. Shirley will be greatly missed by all her friends at Liebert.
Vickie Elliott
May 2, 2011
She will be missed Sorry for Your loss. Love Jerry and Helen Long
May 1, 2011
Our prayers are with you always. David & Amy McGowan
May 1, 2011
Geoff, Sara, Heather and Jordon,
We are so sorry to hear of you loss. We are thinking of you.
Jeff and Wendy Fox
May 1, 2011
Geoff, keeping you and your family in our prayers at this time. God Bless you. Steve + Melinda Mosley (New Bloomington)
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