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Shirley K. Gromley

July 12, 2024

Shirley K. Gromley

Shirley K (Adams) Gromley, age 80, of Norwalk and formerly Northfield Center, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Willows at Bellevue.

She was born June 13, 1944, in WV to the late Samuel and Mary Adams. She was a 1962 graduate of West Tech High School, Cleveland, OH. She married her husband, Wyott and together enjoyed raising their children, traveling, the outdoors and especially enjoyed trips to Disney. She moved to Norwalk in 2018 to live closer to her grandsons and was active with the Norwalk Senior Center.

She is survived by her children, Lisa of TX, Kelly of OH, Joy (James) Tokarsky of Norwalk and Peggy of AZ; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and her sister, Penny Wallace.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Wyott L. Gromley; daughter, Gale Orr; and her siblings, Robert Adams, Maddie Conroy, AnnaLou Mernagh, and Samuel Adams.

Friends may call on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M.  A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH with Fr. Albert Beltz, Fr. Paul Schreiner and Deacon Jim Tokarsky officiating.  A graveside service will follow at 1:30 P.M at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Northfield Center, OH.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Immaculate Conception School, 304 E. Main Street, Bellevue, OH 44811.

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Shirley K. Gromley

Shirley K (Adams) Gromley, age 80, of Norwalk and formerly Northfield Center, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Willows at Bellevue.

She was born June 13, 1944, in WV to the late Samuel and Mary Adams. She was a 1962 graduate of West Tech High School, Cleveland, OH. She married her husband, Wyott and together enjoyed raising their children, traveling, the outdoors and especially enjoyed trips to Disney. She moved to Norwalk in 2018 to live closer to her grandsons and was active with the Norwalk Senior Center.

She is survived by her children, Lisa of TX, Kelly of OH, Joy (James) Tokarsky of Norwalk and Peggy of AZ; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and her sister, Penny Wallace.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Wyott L. Gromley; daughter, Gale Orr; and her siblings, Robert Adams, Maddie Conroy, AnnaLou Mernagh, and Samuel Adams.

Friends may call on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk followed by a vigil service at 7:00 P.M.  A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH with Fr. Albert Beltz, Fr. Paul Schreiner and Deacon Jim Tokarsky officiating.  A graveside service will follow at 1:30 P.M at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Northfield Center, OH.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Immaculate Conception School, 304 E. Main Street, Bellevue, OH 44811.

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Marilyn Kamm

New London, OH, USA
August 09, 2024

Sad to hear this. I always enjoyed seeing Shirley at the Enrichment Center. My sympathies to the family. She was a nice person.

David L. Enzman

Northfield, OH, United States
July 15, 2024

Dear Family,
I offer my deepest sympathy to all of you. Your mother was a very special person to all of us. There are many fond memories of your mom and dad when they belonged to St. Barnabas Parish. Your mom was not just the cook for the priests, she was a beacon of light for all of us. Her love for people was quiet and gentle. I will remember both your mom and dad in prayer and especially your family.
May she rest in the peace of God. May eternal light shine upon her and the family forever.
(Rev.) David L. Enzman

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