Shirley A. Bodine Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley A. Bodine, age 85 of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord at 1:34 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. She had been in poor health for many years. Born on December 10, 1935 in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of the late Lynn and Doris Pauline (Ramsey) Pitcher. She attended Monroe Public Schools and married her beloved husband, Charles A. Bodine, on December 22, 1951 at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Sadly, Charles preceded her in death on January 20, 2015. Shirley enjoyed traveling to all 50 states with her husband, spending their winters in Florida, and time with her family. Shirley is survived by six loving children: Patricia Bodine of Florida, Charles (Denise) Bodine of Hillsdalle, Ronald (Virginia) Bodine of Newport, James Bodine of Newport, Jean (Jerry) Dozier of Monroe, and Sherry “Coke” (Randy) Winkelman of Ida; thirteen cherished grandchildren: Darrell Bodine, Brandy (Terry) Eulette, Carly Mullins, Lindsay (Johnnie) Smallwood, James Bodine, April (Shawn) Boucke, Jeremy Dozier, Eric Gerson, Billy Gerson, Kyle (Allie) Winkelman, Missy (William) Mata, Dawn McBee, and David (Holly) Kaschynyc; twenty-one treasured great-grandchildren: Hailey, Michael, Gabriel, Cody, Michael, Nick, Charlie, Alana, Abigail, Jeremy, Cheyene, Maddie, Zander, Raif, Sloan, Drake, Paislee, Rockwell, Ivy, Dawson, and Jada. In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was also preceded in death by a son, Anthony Bodine; daughter, Jane Ella Bodine-Gerson; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Bodine. Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12th at Bacarella Funeral Home. Rev. Rick Massingill, pastor of North Monroe Street Church of God will officiate followed by burial at Roselawn Memorial Park. For anyone wanting to make a donation in memory of Shirley, the family suggests supporting the Alzheimer’s Association.

Shirley A. Bodine

December 10, 1935 - January 8, 2021