Joy Dottie Shire, 81, of Hudson died Saturday, September 14, 2019, at her residence.

She was born July 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to James and Leila (Farling) Lavender.

On February 14, 1959 in LaMasa, California she married Joseph Leroy Shire.

She retired from Pent Products after 25 years.

Mrs. Shire was a member of the Independent Full Gospel Church and the Red Hats of Lake George.
Surviving are her husband, Joseph Shire of Hudson; a daughter, Sally (Stan) Bala of Parma, Michigan; three sons, Randy Shire of Hudson, Gary (Tracy) Shire of New Sacramento, California, and Jeffrey Shire of Ashley; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson and two brothers, James Lavender and Donald Lavender.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 20, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Independent Full Gospel Church, 1000 South Gonser Ave., Ashley with Pastor Sam Weimer officiating. Burial will be in Circle Cemetery.

Calling is two hours prior to the service on Friday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to the church.

Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson/Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Young Family Funeral Home

September 14, 2019

 

Submitted By: Jim Cox
nyclvr2012@gmail.com