Shirley Mae Gilliland

Shirley Mae Gilliland (nee Greuey) 78, of Waterford, died Friday December 30, 2022 at Marietta Memorial Hospital with loving family at her side. She was born December 24, 1944 to Ima (Wainwright) and Thomas Greuey and raised on a small farm in Malta, Ohio.

Shirley graduated from M&M High School in 1962 and began her life with husband David Gilliland shortly following. She had been employed by Malta Manufacturing and also Wolf Creek Local Schools from where she retired. Shirley was the "horse show Mom" to her two daughters during 4-H and S.E.O.H.E.A. show seasons and she loved to travel west with Dave, wintering in Arizona. She was a loyal friend to many and also a confidant to students as she served in the Guidance Counselors office at Waterford High School. In addition to crafting, quilting, reading and puzzle solving, Shirley enjoyed social activities with friends from the Senior Center.

Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by daughters Connie Miller of Seville, Ohio, Debbie Doebereiner of Waterford; grandchildren Dan (Danielle), Dale, and Darcie Doebereiner (Levi Henry), Jacob (Kari) Miller, and Nathan Miller; great grandchildren Ryan Griffith, Grayson Doebereiner, Bryce and Brooke Henry and sisters Barbara Bucey, Phyllis (Tim) Reed and Sally Bush.

She was preceded in death by husband of nearly 55 years David, and her parents.

Cremation is being handled by Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home of Lowell. There will be a private celebration of life at a later time. Online condolences can be made by visiting www. CawleyandPeoples.com or visiting their Facebook page.