Shirley M. Gardner Obituary
We announce the death of Shirley M. Gardner in Wooster, Ohio, who passed away on September 8, 2026, at the age of 78. Shirley will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley M. Gardner to pay them a last tribute.
Shirley will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Shirley will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Shirley’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She is survived by: her daughter Amy Gardner of Wooster; her brother David Dalton (Pam) of Wooster; her nieces, Brianna Fugate (Nick) of Wooster, Summer Dalton (Lauren) of Medina, Marissa Ledford (Lee) of Wooster and Lynda Odenkirk of Connecticut; and her nephew Rob Odenkirk of North Carolina.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home (216 E Larwill St, Wooster, OH 44691). A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to PAWS for WCDS 5694 Burbank Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or to the Salvation Army Wooster Corps 437 S. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691.
