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Shirley Ann East

Shirley Ann East, age 79, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:50 PM at the State of the Heart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio.  She was born on March 17, 1936 in New Madison, Ohio, to the late Goth B. & Mildred E. (Davis) Townsend.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Cheryl L. & Urban Lanser Jr. of Hamilton, Ohio; son, Rick D. Hittle of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughter, Stephanie (Ben) Leugers; great grandchildren, Elijah, Wyatt and Olivia Leugers; sisters and brother in law, Janet Drew and Joy & Jim Albright both of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard East; brothers, Harold, William, Parl and George Townsend; and sister, Betty Brown.

Shirley was a self-employed beautician for over 20 years at Blue Bonnett Beauty Shop in Greenville and also worked in the office at the Brethren Retirement Community for over 20 years.  She was a member of First Congregational Christian Church.  She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, was a Rosie Red for many years and was a volunteer for several organizations. 

There will be a service held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Don Myers officiating.  Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio.  Family will receive friends on Monday from 12:30 – 2:30 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com


 
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