Shirley Mavis Cavey
Shirley Mavis Cavey, 79, of Chardon, passed away July 9, 2024, after a six-year battle with dementia, at her home with her loving family by her side.
She was born July 13, 1944, to parents Walter and Doris (nee Bediant) Miller in Painesville.
Shirley graduated from Riverside High School in 1962 and married Edward Lee Cavey on Jan. 19, 1963, at Ohio Community Christian Church in Painesville.
Shirley retired in 2017 and, in her free time, enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and crocheting prior to her dementia.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Edward Lee; children, Dawn M. (Nick) Skidmore, of Claridon Township, Denise M. (Paul) McAllister, of Chardon, and Deena M. (Solomon) Harper, of Hambden Township; grandchildren, Kaylee and TJ Wells, Breanne and Matt Barnauskas, Shaylynn and Steven Levesque, Kelsey and Brad Cardina, Micaela Harper and fiancé Jimmy Ebert, Shane McAllister, Branson and Samantha Skimore, and Miranda and Joshua Davis; and great-grandchildren, Rori and Brad, Everly and Harlie, Riley and Amelia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Doris Miller; brother, Richard D. Miller; and sister-in-law, Carel Miller.
The family held private services and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Shirley will eventually be buried at Hambden Cemetery.
The family asks that donations be made in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, assisted the family with arrangements.
