Shirley Rose Cherry

Shirley Rose Cherry, age 84, resident of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born on June 5, 1937, in Gibsonburg, Ohio, to the late Dewey and Carolyn Butler.

Shirley worked as an Emergency Room clerk at Riverside Hospital, where she retired after working for 30 years. She was an active member of the Moose Lodge 1579, in Sylvania, Ohio. Shirley enjoyed playing bingo, seeing friends, drinking margaritas, but most of all, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Those left to forever cherish her memory are her son, Jay (Connie) Cherry; daughter, Lisa Anderson; and grandchildren, Nicholas (Jenna) Anderson, Laura Anderson (Alexander), Ryan Wittman and his son, Jonathan. Shirley is also survived by extended family and numerous dear friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her ex-husband and soulmate, John Cherry; and two brothers, Richard and Robert Butler.

Shirley's funeral service will take place at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 W. Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Monday, July 12, 2021, at 3:00 pm. Following services, visitation will be until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to NAMI of Greater Toledo and/or the Toledo Humane Society. A memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.