Shirley Ann Stewart Runyon
Shirley Ann Stewart Runyon Shirley passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010, peacefully at the age of 70 with her loving husband & children by her side. She was born January 17, 1940 to the late Kenneth and Gladys Stewart. She was the second of eight children. She was raised in Washington Court House, Ohio. Shirley met the love of her life and married Charles Runyon on July 16, 1955. They went on to raise six children. Shirley worked for Payment Specialist Inc. with her husband for 28 years. Once retired, they lived in Homossassa Springs, Fla. for seventeen years and later moved to Marion, Ohio to be with family. She was preceded in death by her parents; Kenneth & Gladys (Holley) Stewart and one brother; Kenneth Stewart Jr. of Georgia. Shirley is survived by her husband of 55 years and 6 children including 5 sons: Glenn Runyon of Oviedo, Fla., Mike (Debbie) Runyon, Steve (Marla) Runyon, Larry (Cathy) Runyon, Randy (Kim) Runyon all of Marion, Oh. and 1 daughter; Gail (Raymond) McClurg of Greenup, Ky., 20 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Also surviving are 4 brothers; Jerry Lee Stewart, Jim (Margaret) Stewart of Washington Court House, Don (Maxine) Stewart of Fla., Bob (Joann) Stewart of Texas, 2 sisters; Linda (Larry) Merrit of Greenfield, Oh., and Sue (Jerry) Brandel of Tenn., a sister-in-law, nieces & nephews. Shirley loved to read and collect dolls in her spare time. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and caring for her Boston Terriers; Brandy, Candy, & Susie Q. Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Monday, July 12, 2010, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael D. Mohr on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daphne, Bradley, Joey, Nick, Derrick, & Jason. Contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice and the family would like to extend a special thanks to the hospice nurses; Joni, Angie, Tammy, and Wynetta.
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