Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Shirley K. (Friend) Erwin

Shirley K. Erwin, 68, of Shelby, died Friday, February 27, 2009 at Med Central Mansfield Hospital.

She was born May 20, 1940 in Gassaway, West Virginia the daughter of the late Calvin Friend and Virginia Friend. Shirley was an LPN at Peoples Hospital in Mansfield, worked at Shelby Ambulance Company and Peace Harbor Book Store in Shelby. She lovingly cared for many of her elderly family members and deeply loved her grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by her children, Robert and Melonie Gaines of Shelby; Veronica Ronni Gaines Kilgore of Shelby, David Gaines of Plymouth, and Eric Erwin of Shelby; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Stanley Simpson of Georgia and Junior Friend of West Virginia; 2 sisters Marcene Conner of Akron and Debbie Rowan of Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Wayne Erwin in 2004 and a granddaughter Ashley Gaines.

Friends may call on Wednesday March 4, 2009 from 10 – 11 AM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street Shelby. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM with Pastor Steve Bond officiating. Memorials may be made to the Shelby Ministerial Association. On-line Condolences may be made at penwellturner.com

Memories & Condolence

  1. Guest says:

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    Family_of: David Christy
    Your_Name: David Christy

    Date: 09-03-02

    Condolence:

    Ronnie and Family, You have my most heart felt condolence. Losing a parent seems to be the hardest as with anyone in the family. May she rest in peace for eternity with her loved one, Your Dad. Your friend Dave

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    Family_of: Shirley K. Erwin
    Your_Name: LINDA STENTZ

    Date: 09-03-03

    Condolence:

    MELANIE ,
    I WANTED TO EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMAPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR MOM . I REMEMBER HER WORKING AT PEACE HARBOR. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

    LINDA STENTZ AND FAMILY
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    Family_of: Shirley Erwin
    Your_Name: Sally Young & Bea Hall

    Date: 09-03-04

    Condolence:

    To: The Family of Shirley Erwin,

    My Mom & I loved Shirley. Shirley was a member of our Church at Church of Nazarene & she was the sweetest and nicest lady and I truly mean that. She will be missed by all that was around her. I know this is a great loss to you here but she is now in Heaven and smiling down on all of you.

    Sincerely,

    Sally Young
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    Family_of: Shirley Erwin
    Your_Name: Tom and Linda Cooke

    Date: 09-03-04

    Condolence:

    Linda and I have many fond memories of Shirley from the years at Taylortown Church and then later at the Nazarene Church. Enjoyed her smile and laugh. May God give comfort to the family during this time .

    Love in Christ,
    Tom and Linda Cooke
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    Family_of: Shirley Erwin
    Your_Name: Pat Keen

    Date: 09-03-11

    Condolence:

    Dear Friends,
    I am so sorry. Somehow I missed the obituary in the paper for Shirley but remember her dearly. She would come in to visit at Heritage when her mom was there. What a dear, sweet lady. I remember her coming in regularly and faithfully when she did not
    feel well. Cherish your memories.
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    Family_of: ERWINS CHILDREN
    Your_Name: LESLIE WAGERS & PHILIIP
    Date: 09-05-01

    Condolence:

    I’M SO SO SORRY YOU GUYS LOST YOUR MOM.WHEN I WAS AROUND YOUR FAMILY SHE WAS THE ROCK THAT HELD EVERTHING TOGETHER.I DID NOT KNOW THAT SHE HAD PASSED OR WAS EVEN SICK I WOULD HAVE COME TO HELP HER.SHE WAS ALWAYS ONE TO GO OUT OF HER WAY TO HELP OTHERS.
    SHIRLEY I KNOW RAISED YOU KIDS AND ANY KIDS THAT CAME AROUND TO KNOW THAT FAMILY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.ONCE AGAIN I’M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LESLIE

  2. Teresa Dyer Bracey says:

    Shirley was always very sweet and loving when I was a teenager running around with Ronnie & Bobby. I’m so sorry for your loss. Teresa

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