Shirley Grace

Resident of Gahanna, Ohio

Daughter to the late Kirby and Ruth Galvin

Sister, “Squirrelly” to the late Dude (Elsie) Norman, Lawrence Norman, Robert (Pat) Galvin

Alumni of Roosevelt High School, Dayton, Ohio, (1949) and the Ohio State University (1970)

Mom, "Mazer" to Edward L. Richey, the late Stephen Richey-Suttles, his wife, Donna, and Kathy (Thomas) Jacob, along with Lynne Staggs. What Mom preached, she lived authentically, consistently, and lovingly.

"Mother" to her amazing caregiver Enelesi Brown. They shared times of laughter, singing, prayers, comradeship, and love.

Adored by those who called her Meemaw - Edward (Michelene ) Richey, Charity (Brandon) McComas, Stephen (Ashley) Jacob, Phil Jacob (Kim Trauthwein), Victoria and Lily Day, Samuel and Jonah Richey, Caleb and Eli McComas, and Dean Trauthwein, along with Paulie Nok. They will cherish great memories of Silly songs, generous gifts of love, creepy angel, Thanksgiving dinners par excellence. Meemaw was a tower of strength and a safe harbor.

Valued Family member of the Grace clan when the late James Grace married Shirley in 1995. Mark and Sherrie Stimpert, Doug and Bev Grace, Jason and Melissa Stankus, Grant Stimpert, Lauren Grace, Ella and Parker Stankus remember warm welcomes, delicious Christmas meals, and Decoration Day gatherings as well as many meaningful conversations.

Pastor’s wife to the congregation of the Shepherd Church of the Nazarene upon her marriage in 1951 to the late Edward K. Richey. She was also Confidant, Teacher of the Word, Evangelist, Greeter, and Storyteller to generations of children who fell in love with Barney and his barrel.

Church builder to congregations around the world through Work and Witness - Asia, Europe, South and Central America.

Aunt Shirley to her beloved nephews and nieces whom she would entertain with her wit and counsel with her wisdom. “Don’t sweat the small stuff.”

Longtime Neighbor who appreciated those who mowed her lawn, shoveled her driveway, picked her up off the floor when she fell, and checked in regularly.

Teacher to her 2nd graders at Jefferson Elementary School with whom she shared “Charlie and Chocolate Factory,” “Stuart Little,” dance moves needed to create cursive letters, a “math monkey” with whom they could express math frustration, and trips to the zoo.

Fun-filled Friend, she brought laughter and lightheartedness to every gathering.

Devoted Follower of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was her most cherished role. She recognized at a young age the peace that Jesus had to offer. Surely His goodness and mercy followed her all the days of her life. She is now dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.

Please join us as we gather with grateful hearts, celebrating who she was to each of us.

Shepherd Church of the Nazarene

Saturday, October 24th

Visitation with family 10:00

Funeral 11:30

Here’s the link to participate online: https://shepnaz.altarlive.com/

Afterward, all are welcome to join us for a meal.

Because of her great love and support for the South Central Ohio Camp meeting, contributions can be made to its development, in lieu of flowers, at this link: https://shepnaz.org/shirley

Arrangements have been entrusted to Schoedinger Northeast.