Jean Shy, 87, of Shreve, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.
Friends may call Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. A graveside service at Pioneer Cemetery will follow with Pastor Bob Grover officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice at 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Jean was born August 11, 1927 in Killbuck, Ohio to Jennings and Vera {Kerr} Croskey.
She married William Shy on July 6, 1946. He passed on March 30, 2008.
Jean will always be remembered for her generosity and love for animals. In her younger years, she enjoyed camping, hunting mushrooms, listening to country music, and gardening. She worked for many years each spring at Moore's Greenhouse in Shreve. In recent years, her favorite hobbies were reading, spending time with her dog, Abby, crocheting, and making dozens of beautiful afghans for charity.
Jean will be deeply missed by her children Roger (Virginia) Shy of Shreve, Cheryl (Robert) Fleming of Big Prairie and Penny (Larry) Burkey of Shreve; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother John (Marie) Croskey.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, William, of 62 years, son Terry Shy, grandson William Burkey and brothers Don, Robert, Harold and Richard Croskey.