Shirley Groves Lee

Shirley Groves Lee, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, May 30, 2018. Shirley was born August 27, 1934 to the late Dean Kenneth and Anna Albaugh Groves in Richmond, Ohio. Shirley was a 1952 graduate from Jefferson Union High School. She married Robert Lee August 18, 1956 after a blind date set up by mutual friends, for nearly 62 years they have been inseparable. Shirley worked for the Edison School District as the school clerk and treasurer before moving to their farm in Richmond, Ohio where they raised their daughters and Angus cows. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma; she enjoyed her role as a full time homemaker, welcoming family and friends around her kitchen table to enjoy her home cooked meals and desserts with lively conversation. Shirley loved the holidays and any family get together, she would spend hours cooking kids favorites, including her famous caramel corn. Bob and Shirley moved to Carrollton, Ohio in 1990 where they participated in Loaves and Fishes and were active members of the Wesley Community Chapel. Any spare time was spent traveling to see their daughters and grandkids. Shirley loved her home and family the most. She leaves her family to cherish her memories, her two daughters, Cynthia Lattner of Pennsylvania and Rebecca (Ron) Bolze of Chadron, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Nicole (Loren) Root, Amanda (Sean) Hackett, Kyle (Kate) Lattner, Amber (Aaron) Selking, Sadie Bolze and Ashlee Lattner; six great grandchildren; special cousins, Linda Groves of Carrollton, Ohio, Jeff Groves and Donny Groves Jr.; her “golden son,” David (Julie) Robinson and their sons, Sam and Aaron, of Bloomingdale, Ohio; along with many other cousins. Along with her parents, preceding her in death was her only brother, Don Groves. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heart-felt forms from too many people to name individually, but including: Hospice, the amazing Centerville Village Team, and special friends, Mary Head, Earl Waggoner, Gordon and Barb Warner, who brought happiness with every visit. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. in Dodds Funeral Home of Carrollton with Pastor Gordon Warner and Pastor Lisa Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Richmond Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Shirley’s name to the Community Hospice House Walkway to Peace Seating Memorial, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Shirley Groves Lee

August 27, 1934 - May 30, 2018