Shirley Hartman Obituary
Shirley attended Wolfson High School, Class of 1969 and was a very proud Alumni. After graduation, she moved to Gainesville, FL where she attended the University of Florida. Sarasota, FL was her next home where she enjoyed the beach life for over 20 years and that is also where her daughter, Casey 'Cece' Hartman Nietz was born.
In 1994, the move was made back to be closer to her family, Jacksonville, FL. Family was very important to her and she was at every family event from Easter, to the Atkins Cookie Day. She never missed a holiday gathering and reveled in the traditions of our family.
She was also a very talented artist. If you were her friend, there is a good chance you have received a personalized birthday or holiday card from her at some point. She was the reason behind her daughter's artistic path. She also began instilling that artistic talent in her grandson Henrik.
Shirley loved being outside, especially at the beach. She loved walking and watching the sun rise, letting the sun tan her skin and smelling the salt air. The only things she loved more than the beach were spending time with her daughter and grandson.
Shirley is proceeded in death by: Her parents, David and Edee Atkins
She is Survived by; Her daughter Cece Hartman Nietz and her husband Luke Nietz, her grandson, Henrik Nietz; Her Siblings, Charles 'Chuck' Atkins, John Atkins, Bethany Atkins and Debra 'Debbie' Atkins; Her Nieces and nephews, David Atkins, Mikey Atkins, Taylor Atkins, Calista Persson, Adara Pappas, Marc Pappas, Andrew Toupin, Pierce Toupin.
Celebration of life will be held at 11am Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Lakewood Presbyterian Church. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Beaches Turtle Patrol
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1203 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
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Ruth Barley
May 11, 2024
So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. We Gerberichs in Pennsylvania met Shirley and Cece about 18 years ago at our Gerberich Reunion. We will include Shirley's name as part of our Memorial service at the next Reunion August 4, 2024. Shirley helped us immensely by increasing our mailing list AND digitalized the entire book, "History of the Gerberich Family in America" 1613-1925, 287 pages. Blessings and Prayers to all the Family.
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Donna
March 15, 2024
I am sad to hear of Shirley´s passing from this earth. I, along with many others, will miss her. She was my neighbor and friend. We enjoyed sharing art and craft ideas and stories about loved ones. I am happy for her to know that she is fee of illness and the conditions on this earth that hampered her talents. I am assured, from knowing her, that she is reviling in the peace and glory of her trip back to Heaven where she will watch over all she loved. She was a sweet, talented, Christian woman that I feel blessed to know.
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