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Shirley A. Thompson
Shirley A. Thompson, 83, of Ansonia, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at
her home on Thursday, September 10, 2020.
She was born on March 30, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Albert
and Anges (Bigelow) Lybarger.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her
husband, Marlin Thompson, whom she married on March 23, 1957; and her
son, Ned Thompson.
Shirley grew up in Van Wert County, Ohio, and was a 1955 graduate of
Convoy-Union High School, along with her future husband, Marlin
Thompson. Shirley worked at Van Wert National Bank as Marlin worked
toward his teaching degree at Bowling Green State University. They
lived in Grover Hill, Ohio, in Paulding County for several years as
Marlin started his teaching career and then moved to Ansonia where they
raised their family. Shirley was a resident of Ansonia for over fifty
years. She was an active member of the Ansonia United Methodist Church,
serving on the Church's Outreach Committee and food pantry for many
years. Shirley was a very giving person and a good friend to many. She
will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Jill (Andy) Ulrich of Whitehouse,
Ohio, and two grandsons Kyle (Kari) Thompson and Justin Thompson, both
from Greenville, Ohio.
A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday,
September 25, 2020, at the Ansonia United Methodist Church, 200 West
High Street, Ansonia, Ohio, with Pastor Roger Emerson officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
Shirley's family will be receiving guests on Friday, from 1:00 PM until
the time of the service at the church.
The family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Ansonia United
Methodist Church, P. O. Box 457, Ansonia, Ohio 45303 or the Darke
County Foundation, 323 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331.
Shirley's family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville
Campus, with her arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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