Shirley Jay Tudor-Merker, age 81, of West Carrollton passed away on April 8, 2023. She was born in Paint Lick, Kentucky on January 1, 1942 to the late Wilbert Tudor and Dorothy Tudor. In addition to her parents, Shirley is preceded in death by her older sisters, Doris, Donna and Deana.
Shirley is survived by her son, Bill Merker; daughter, Sharlene (Jeff) Sizer; grandchildren, Elle, Mikel, Andrew, Nicole; great-grandsons, Ryman, Hudson; long-time friends, Pat Bell, Brenda Stone and lifelong friend, Bonnie Romanzuk.
Shirley was a national awarding winning Avon manager and later worked for her son in sales at Merker Ornamental Iron. She loved dancing, traveling, golfing and shopping at thrift stores.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Sharlene's home, 3020 Dahlia Drive, Dayton 45449.
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