Shirley Dean Upton Obituary
The passing of Shirley Dean Upton of Minford, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 12, 2026 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Dean Upton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy Bandy and Clara VanHoose (Howard); her husbands, John D. Burke and Denzel Upton; and her sisters, Nola Richard, Opal Morris and Joy Flint.
She is survived by: her sons, John Burke (Celinne) and Jeffrey Burke (Pamela); her grandchildren, Joey Burke, Matthew Burke, Hannah Lucas (Caleb), Kristin Vanderpool (Zacheriah), Joshua Burke (Andrea) and Jared Burke (Amber); her great grandchildren, Juliette Burke, Emma Burke, Benjamin Burke, Wade Vanderpool, Simon Vanderpool and Aubrey Vanderpool; and her great great grandchild Barbara Nina.
The family requests no flowers be sent due to travel.
