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Shirley E. Gay

October 28, 1947 — December 13, 2017

Shirley E. Gay, age 70 of Brownstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. Born on October 28, 1947 in Seymour, whe was the daughter of Woodrow and Bernice (Cockrum) Mantz. On July 15, 1966 at the Tampico Baptist Church, Shirley married the love of her life, George Wayne “Bud” Gay.

Shirley was a member of Surprise Christian and she enjoyed babysitting and shopping, especially Trader Bakers and Hobby Lobby. Her number one love was her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughters Christina (Mike) Ritz of Vallonia, Kimberly (Tedd) Stucker of Brownstown and Kerri Allman of Brownstown; sister, Roberta (Richard) Bane of Brownstown; brother-in-law, John (Peggy) Gay of Seymour; sister-in-law, Jean (Lloyd) Meyer of White Creek and Nancy Lucas and Lena Gay all of Seymour. Shirley also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, a son, George Wayne Gay, Jr.; brother, George Mantz and sister, Juanita Baughman.

Pastor Rick Grant will conduct services for Shirley at 11:00am on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Woodlawn Life Celebration Centre in Seymour. Friends can call from 10:00am until 11:00am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Acme Cemetery following services. Memorials can be made at the funeral home to the Hospice of Schneck Medical Center. Friends can sign the guestbook or share a favorite memory or photo at www.woodlawnfamilyfuneral.com

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Visitation

Saturday, December 16, 2017

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Christensen Family Funeral Home

311 Holiday Square Road, Seymour, IN 47274

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Funeral Service

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Christensen Family Funeral Home

311 Holiday Square Road, Seymour, IN 47274

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Graveside

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Christensen Family Funeral Home

311 Holiday Square Road, Seymour, IN 47274

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