Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Shirley Ann Thorne passed away peacefully in hospital with family by her side after a brief illness on November 4, 2023 at the age of 88. Born on July 20, 1935 in Kilbak. Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of Harold and Garnett Spurgeon (Froelich). Known for her warm heart and kind spirit, Shirley moved from Lima to Canton in 2005 with her husband, Bill, after living for many years in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a hard-working woman who was dedicated to her job as a claims service specialist at the Workers’ Compensation Bureau, where she won many awards. Besides work, Shirley found solace and pleasure in various hobbies. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of reading, knitting, and occasionally indulging in shopping. These activities brought him great satisfaction and served as evidence of his appreciation for the small joys of life.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Thorne; Brothers Wilbur C. “Bill” Spurgeon and Harold “Jack” Spurgeon. Shirley is survived by her son Robert B. Thorne (Nancy), daughter Colleen Thorne (Rick Gillies); grandchildren Katherine Griffeth (Alex) and Emily Miller (Cody); great-grandchildren Drake and Trey Griffeth and Kaylee and Uriah Miller; brother Larry “Butch” Spurgeon (Sandra); and other nieces and nephews. Since January 2015 she loved her pet cat and companion Bella C very much and gifted her as her own child. Private services were held at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley’s name to Richland Pregnancy Services, 1560 W. Consider donating to Fourth Street Mansfield, OH 44906. Please share a fond memory at ReedFuneralHome.com.
Funeral Home: Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel
Website: reedfuneralhome.com
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