Grandma,
I love you lots ! It was hard to say I loved you that last wednesday night at hospice because I didnt want to see you like that . Im am doing ok just thought I should let you know that . I miss you alot . I know you are doing fine up there with grandpa and great grandma . I love you . Take care of me while you up there . See you later . Bye.!

Grandma,
I love you an I will miss you forever. Thank you for all the lessons you taught me,the things you showed me and for all the great advice when I was in my time of need. I now know that it took 3 strong women to raise this strong man!! You may be gone, but will NEVER be forgotten!

Momma,
I can't really believe that you are gone. I want to go to Hospice to see you, but I know you are not there. I am so glad that you are in heaven, somewhere that you are not suffering and are breathing that good clean air! It will be hard for all of us to move on, but you have made us a strong family and we will do it. 
I hope I made you proud of me!! I am a different person now!! Thanks for everything you did for Alice and I growing up. What a strong spirit you are. You were also the best grandma our children could ask for, they all love you dearly. 
I am very honored to call you my mother and my friend. Kiss the family for me.  See ya!

Grandma I miss you so much all ready! Its only been a few days and it feels a lot longer than that due to all the time we spent together in person or just talking on the phone. Like what Shane said you taught us everything esp never give up and keep your head up, don't burn bridges, grandmas got to meet the girl you like before you can date her, keep family really close to your heart, live love and laugh often, never say never, aim high, forgive, dream, take care of people, do the right thing, and eveything else. Its hard not to be able to call you or come see you but I know you, Jim, GreatGrandma, are shinning down on us and still guideing us in the right direction. Your were and are the best grandma I coukd ever ask for..Love you always and forever..

Dear Alice, Debi, Shane, P.J., and Simon,
            
Grandma Shirley was an Amazing Woman, she always had a great smile on her face! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers!
                                    Love Always,

Grandma,
I will miss you very much!!! You are a very special to me and has guided me along a path of success and happiness, you have always been there for me. You have taught me how to grow in love, trust, friendships and relationships. I owe all of my success and progress in life to you, you are a very special person and have touched the lives of many people just like myself. I look forward to the day when I will get to see your beautiful face and have the greatest conversations anyone could ask for.
I love you grandma!!!!:-) 
Forever yours,
Shane

James, 

We at St. Xavier High School were truly sorry to hear of the passing of your friend, Shirley.  Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family as you mourn the loss of your loved one.  May the spirit of St. Francis Xavier be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

John Schrantz â€˜96
Director of Alumni Relations

Fr. Denny Ahern â€˜56
Alumni Chaplain

Anthony E. Schad â€˜81
Director of Development Services

Blowing Kisses to Heaven
That's what I can do
Every time I want to say
Grandma... I Love You
Blowing Kisses to Heaven
I know that you love me
I am so blessed and so thankful
That God gave this precious Grandma to me
Everyone that met her
Claimed her as their own
Gentle, so caring, so giving, so kind
And we were privileged to have her with us
For such a very long time
Now she is receiving
Blessings so deserved
And every time I think of her
I'll blow kisses to Heaven
From my heart to her

If flowers grow in heaven Lord,
then pick a bunch for me then
place them in my mother's arms 
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek and
hold her for awhile.

Poem Tribute to Shirley Hawley
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, 
Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times,
the laughter and the song. 
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. 
Keep smiling and surely the
sun will shine through. 
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly was blessed.
Continue traditions, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, don't worry about falls
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes we're together again

Dear Alice and family,

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother, and loved one.  Sparky and I were very blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know her.  She was so very, very sweet.  You will be in our prayers

Amy Hudoba and family

OBITUARY

Shirley A. Hawley

December 7, 1942 – August 26, 2011

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