Shirley A. Fegan, age 83, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away of Covid-19 complications and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Shirley was born July 21, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was the daughter of August and Lena Zutz (nee Tober). She was loved by many. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Fegan and daughter Patricia Pavlik, parents August and Lena Zutz, and sisters Delores Lane and Rev. Janet Ricketts. Surviving Shirley are her sons, Edward K. Fegan, Michael A. Fegan, John E. Fegan, and son-in-law James Pavlik. She believed her sons had married up in the world to their wonderful wives Deborah, Karen, and Kimberly respectively. Shirley was especially proud of her grandchildren Jennifer Birkett (husband Steve), William Fegan, James Fegan, Eric Fegan, Sarah Pavlik, Chelsea Pavlik, Patrick Pavlik, Jessica Rhoades (husband Adam), Matthew Fegan, Justin Fegan (wife Laura), Jordan Fegan (deceased), Mackenzie Fegan, and Kyle Fegan. She was delighted to be called GG as she was Great-Grandmother to Benjamin Birkett, Keira Birkett, Arabella Matteson, and Jackson Fegan. Shirley was a friend, devoted cousin, and aunt to too many to name.
Shirley and her husband Ed founded and operated Shirley’s Cards and Gifts for nearly 30 years in the Cleveland area. Shirley had been an active member of Strongsville United Methodist Church. Shirley volunteered at Southwest Hospice for over 10 years and continued to make afghans for their patients.
In her own words she would like you to know:
God has given me a very good life and all praise and glory should be given to Him. Death seems to be such a final thing for some people. In my case it’s the beginning of eternal life. I have been ready to be with my Lord and Savior for many years. I believe the best is yet to come.
Thanks to all of my family and friends, you have been an important part of my life. I am happy for all the great times you have given me. I love you all.
The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, 112 E. Center Rd., Berea, OH 44017 or Southwest Hospice Services, 18659 Drake Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136.
The family plans a celebration of life later this year.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunfuneralhome.com for the Fegan family.
