Denise L. Shirkey, 67 died Saturday September 12, 2020 at Doctors Hospital. She was born January 5, 1957 to the late Orville and Bernice Reed Shirkey. She is preceded in death by her father, Orville Shirkey, stepfather, John Kreitzman and mother, Bernice Shirkey Kreitzman. Survived by many cousins and friends. A special thanks to her friends at Minamyer Residential Services who have been her daily caregivers for many years. Thanks also to ARC NE Workshop where Denise spent days and had many friends. Denise enjoyed trips to the zoo, shopping, parks and anything musical. She truly enjoyed life! Donations may be made to Minamyer Residential Services, 967 Worthington Woods Loop Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43085 or ARC Industries Inc., 500 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. Graveside service will be held on September 16, 2020 at 11:00am at Sunset Cemetery, 6959 W. Broad St., Galloway, Ohio 43119.
