Mary Joan Shires, 90, of Circleville passed away on July 6, 2024. She was born on July 9, 1933 in Lancaster to the late Floyd and Flora (Bloom) Kern. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a loving mother and wife. She married Fred Shires in 1950 and shared 59 loving years together.
Aside from her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband Fred; brother Richard; and son in law, Mike Huff.
Joan is survived by her children, Karen (David) Schuetz, Debbie Huff, Greg (Robin) Shires, and Mona (Jeff) Day; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren; and numerous friends and family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will occur at 1pm on Wednesday, July 10 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 134 W. Mound St, Circleville. The family will receive friends one hour prior. Interment to occur at St. Joseph Cemetery, Circleville.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association or Heartland Hospice.