Obituary of Shirley Alice Schleicher

SCHLEICHER, SHIRLEY ALICE MINNIX Ocala - Shirley A. Schleicher departed this life on Aug. 30, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in West Haven, CT on May 8, 1934 to Francis and Florence Minnix. On Sept. 27, 1952 she married the love of her life, Robert in New Haven, CT. Her passion for reading and books led to a lifetime career as a librarian where she enriched the lives of many in her community. She was also an avid gardener with a flair for color that attracted butterfly and birds alike. Her love and dedication to her family is what she will most be remembered for. Shirley is survived by her husband, Robert, son Bobby and his wife Pat, daughter, Barbara Gentilozzi, son, Richard, brother, Frank and his wife Rose, brother Allen and his wife Barbara as well as grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Interment will be private and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Hospice of Marion County, P.O. Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478-4860.