Obituary: Shirley Reilly

Shirley Reilly of Stockbridge, MI passed away at her Brooksville, FL home on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age of 77. She was born April 11, 1944 in Lima, OH. The daughter of Jarvie and Rosanna (Campbell) Wireman. Shirley was married to Jim Reilly, Sr. on May 23, 1963. She was a member of the United Baptist Church on Heeney Rd. in Michigan as well as New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Florida. Shirley loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, bluegrass gospel music, hosting large family gatherings, traveling and was well known for her homemade biscuits and gravy. She spent the past 20 years living between Stockbridge, MI and Brooksville, FL. Shirley is survived by her two children, seven of eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Shirley’s loving family…

Parents:

Jarvie Wireman and Rosanna Campbell-Wireman (both deceased)

Brothers:

Delmer Wireman (Karen), both deceased

Gene Wireman, deceased

Tex Wireman, surviving; (Mary- deceased)

Sisters:

Thelma Wireman-Harris (Junior), both deceased

Carole Wireman-Whitley, surviving; (Jim- deceased)

Francis Wireman-Allen, deceased; (Gail- surviving)

Connie Wireman-Stephens, deceased

Tammie Wireman-Norfleet (Bobby), both surviving

Children:

Teri Reilly-Kitley (Carl) and James Reilly, Jr. (Teresa)

Grandchildren:

Bradley Reilly- deceased; Joshua Reilly (Katie), Zachery Reilly (Emily), Taylor Reilly- Fletcher (Evan), Tylin Ayers, Canada Kitley-Wells (Kevin), Carl Kitley (Cre) and Jacob Kitley.

Great-Grandchildren:

Kevin, Cooper, Nora, Evie, Jack, Jacob, Jonah and Reilly.

And many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews…..

Hebrew 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Service will be held Saturday, May 29th, 2021, 11:00am at Crossroads Community Church located at 950 S. Clinton Street in Stockbridge, MI.
~Officiated by Pastor Jim Snyder~
~Luncheon to follow the service~