Shirley Jean Corbit, age 85, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully at St. Luke Lutheran Home, May 15, 2021. She was a fighter to the end having survived the Covid-19 virus in 2020 and lived with Alzheimer’s for over 15 years.
Shirley was born May 17, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Russell and Birdine Clark. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1953 and worked for 30+ years as an account manager with her late husband, Dick Corbit, in their family-owned business (Corbit’s Flower Shop). Shirley’s greatest joys came from spending time with her family, traveling to Florida, relaxing on sandy beaches, and collecting sea shells. Shirley was a kind, gentle and caring Christian woman and mother who will be greatly missed.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Richard “Dick” Corbit, her son, Jeffrey, her brother, Donald Clark, her daughter-in-law, Becky Corbit, and her grandson, Jonathan Morrish.
She is survived by her children: Rick Corbit , Karen (Tom) Morrish, Kelly (Rick) Kendrick, and Christine (Todd) Davis; seven grandchildren: Dan (Kalene), Joe, Katie, Andrew (Shannon), Alexander, Austin, and Storm; great-granddaughter, Hayden, and brother-in-law, Elmer Corbit.
Calling hours for Shirley will be held at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home from 5-7pm Friday, May 21st and 10-11am on Saturday, May 22nd. A Celebration of Life will be held at the funeral home at 11am on Saturday, May 22nd with burial to follow at Sunset Hills Burial Park. The family requests social distancing be respected as best as possible and that guests bring their own masks.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.karlofh.com.
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