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Shirley Self Obituary

SELF Shirley G. Shirley G. Self, our beloved mother, departed for her heavenly home April 19, 2009, where she is enjoying the loving embrace of her Savior Jesus. She was born August 13, 1931, to Bill and Arletta Davoll. She will be dearly missed by her children, Bill (Sandy), Dan (Paula), Mike (Judy) and Carole (Craig) Ringle; grandchildren, Sarah, Julie, Marty, Daniel, Brian, Mike, Josh, Hollie, Brandon and 12 great- grandchildren. She was deeply loved by her sister, Phyllys Wend and brothers, Earl (Novelda) Davoll and Roy (Barbara) Davoll. She was a member of Emanuel and Grace Baptist churches where she served as a pianist and secretary for many years. Her artistic abilities of floral arrangements and paintings created many treasures that will forever be enjoyed by her family and friends. Pastor Bill Self officiating. Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Avenue, on Friday, April 24th from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral ceremony will be Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Springfield Township Cemetery.

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Published by The Blade from Apr. 22 to Apr. 23, 2009.

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Jo Parker

April 28, 2009

Bill, Dan, Mike, Carol and all your wonderful family! it was so good to see all of you again ~ your Mom would have loved having so many in her presence! please stay in touch...sorry we missed spending MORE time together, but what time we were together was precious!!!
JoAnn (cell: 345-2120)

Sally Rutledge (Ashenfelter)

April 23, 2009

Bill, Mike, Dan, Carol,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.

Rose Marie Poskarbiewicz

April 23, 2009

I lived in the Reynolds corners area and met Shirley in the 80`s. We had so much in common,attending the same high school and living in the same area. Shirley had many artistic gifts which touched countless people. I have many of her beautiful floral arrangements in my home. The twilight of total darkness is only for those who live within earthly limits. The fundamental Christian belief that there is a new horizon beyond the last twilight. To Shirley's Family my deepest sympathy and God's healing love RoseMarie Poskarbiewicz

Jamie and Tonya Rice

April 23, 2009

We will miss you so much, Aunt Shirley! What a wonderful, sweet person God gave us! You've touched all of our lives, and we look forward to reuniting again someday.

Mark and Carrie Ferguson

April 23, 2009

We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Chester Law

April 23, 2009

Shirley was a lovely person, it showed in everything she did and touched.

Carol Whipple

April 22, 2009

Bill & Sandy:
I want to express my condolences to you on the death of your mother, Shirley and to know she is in that great place called Heaven with Our Lord, Jesus Christ. No more pain just being with Our Lord is all we need to be happy the rest of our eternal life. God bless you both and I hope you are doing okay Sandy with your illness too. In case you forgot I am Ken and Sylvia Gehr's friend who lived with them in Port Clinton.

Carole (Harmon) and Roger Grates

April 22, 2009

We send our condolences to Shirley's family. I am her first cousin and remember her sunny smile and tinkling laugh from when we were children. I also remember her beautiful flower arrangments. I am sure she had a hand in making my wedding as beautiful as it was. May she rest in peace. We wish we could be with you on Saturday and will be thinking of you and praying for you.

Diane Clauda

April 22, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss, Shirley was a treasure. She appreciated all you did for her Sandy.

Sarah Godfrey

April 22, 2009

Grandma, thank you for the legacy you gave us. Because of this we will see you again. I am so happy you are not stuggling anymore, yet I miss talking and spending time with you. Thank you for the sweet tooth:) We love you and miss you.

Maya (Cook) Denton

April 22, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the family. I am a friend of Shirley's granddaughter, Hollie. I have fond memories of Shirley. I still have the corsage she made me for prom back in 1995. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with the family.

April 22, 2009

What a wonderful grandma. You are already deeply missed. You couldn't have asked for a better, more loving, faithful person. I will see you again in heaven. So sad but yet so happy you are in heaven with no more pains or restrictions. I love you grandma cow cow.
Hollie and Kaylie Shaw

Mike & Sandi McMillan

April 22, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We enjoyed Shirley so much and became wonderful friends. We had so many wonderful times in church and in music programs together. I can remember when she was able to start driving a car she was so excited. She made us many beautiful flower arrangements that I look at each day and think of her.

Marcene Dickens

April 22, 2009

I did not know this lady, and that is regretable as she was a second cousin to myself...My mother and Roy Davoll were first cousins

April 22, 2009

I will personally miss Shirley but because of Her and the Self family, I WILL see Her again! With deep thoughts for you all,
Mike, Marcia, Jon, Becki,
Sarah and Stephen Anderson

Julie Self

April 22, 2009

Gma, I can see you now Smiling, laughing and eating anything you want with Jesus.
I love you and Miss you.

JoAnn Parker

April 22, 2009

precious family of Shirley...how she loved you all! from the time you were so small and needed her, to the time when she needed you! So many memories from being neighbors all those years! Isn't she blessed to be with Jesus while the rest of us must continue to struggle through this earthly life? Prayers for your peace and multiplied love for each other (that's how your Mom would have wanted it to happen). [Mike's sister]

Dan & Karen Rasanow

April 22, 2009

We will miss Shirley.

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