Shirley Ward, age 76 of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Sr. and Lova (Norris) Ward, brothers Thomas Ward Jr. and Mike Ward, and brother-in-law Don Bach. She is survived by her sisters Patricia (Gary) Wright and Brenda Bach, sister-in-law Debbie Ward, nephews Carl Keaton Jr. and Travis Wright, and nieces Tina Wright, Amanda Kinch, and Elissa Lyons. Shirley had worked at Dayton Burlap and Bag. Shirley was a graduate of Beavercreek High School. Her favorite color was pink and enjoyed fishing. What she loved the most was cats. As the oldest child she learned to be caring, loving and giving. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at the Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel. Pastor Randal Townsend officiating. Interment to follow at Mt Zion Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home form 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.