Shirley M. Martin 1932-2021

Shirley was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Ripley, N.Y., a daughter to the late Fred and Fern Reiner Yokom. For most of her life she was devoted to taking care of her family.

Since the opening in 2001 of the Multi-Generational Center in Girard, Shirley has volunteered her time there almost every day. She was a lover of animals, especially cats. Shirley would take in strays and care for them as her own.

Shirley will be sadly missed by her daughter, Cheryl (Edward) Whorley of Girard; sister Janice; brothers, Bobby, Clifford and Ronni; grandchildren, Trevor, Toby, Stacy, Nicole, Billy and Stephanie; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, John Martin; sons, Rex and Bill Martin; sister, Marjorie; and brother, Richard.

No calling hours or services will be held. Shirley will be laid to rest in Green Haven Memorial Gardens next to her husband.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County or to Girard Multi-Generational Center.

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