Shirley S. (Kramer) Mccracken

Shirley Simonne Kramer McCracken, who has had a wonderful life of 95 years, passed away peacefully July 21, 2021. She was the last survivor of this generation of Kramers.

Shirley was the daughter of Grace E (Peters) and Clement Vance Smedley born in Dayton Ohio,
who preceded her in death along with her 1st Husband of 35 years Bill Kramer in 1987
and her 2nd Husband of 21 years Charles McCracken in 2012.
Also preceded in death by Daughter in Law, Marilyn Kramer and
Son in Law, Dow Thomas.

Shirley is survived by her Sons, Bill Kramer, Joe (Ann) Kramer, and Ty Kramer
Daughters, Shirley (Dick) Bennett, Kay Thomas

Charles Children: Sandy, Debbie, Steve, Connie and their families.

Grandchildren, Mark, Tim, Eric (Emily), Ryan (Catherine), Bryce, Janson
Tony (Danielle), Nick (Olivia)

Great Grandchildren, Jasmine, Evie, Logan, Emma, Alayna, Maci, and Joseph

She was so loved and will be missed by numerous family and friends.

Shirley graduated from the University of Cincinnati; the first female graduate of their Business Co-op program. She worked various departments at Frigidaire during her college days before settling into Accounting. With her degree, Shirley worked many years for Sam Fox, CPA and eventually got her PA license. From there she opened her own business until her retirement.

Shirley married Bill in 1953 and together they raised their 5 Children supporting them on their path of life, there to cheer them in all their decisions and extra curriculum activities.

After Bill passed she was blessed to have met Charles, they married in 1990 and began their journey of her 2nd life dream of traveling, making new friends, memories and enjoying life.

Shirley loved watching and going to all sports, a trait her sons has carried on traveling to enjoy seeing the games at as many stadiums as possible. There was always a game of some kind to watch, especially the Cincinnati Reds.

Shirley was blessed to have such a fulfilling life journey and we celebrate her accomplishment!
We love you Mom and will miss you!

A celebration of Shirley's life will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 10-11am at Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, 4134 Cedar Ridge Raod, Dayton, Ohio 45414. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11am at the Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.

With a gathering of family and friends at Marion's Piazza Town and Country, 50 E Stroop Rd.

Shirley's family would like to thank all the wonderful people who cared for her during her stay at Centerville Place, especially the during the Covid shut down, when family could not be there for her and the caring people of Hospice who comforted her during her transition to life's end.

If desire, contributions can me made to Hospice of Dayton to support their love and care they give to families.

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