Karen Shirley

Karen Glanz Shirley, beloved wife of Robert, passed away peacefully at home in Kingsland, Ga., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on Sept. 2, 1943, to John and Emma Shutyak in Youngstown, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Butler County.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 38 years, Robert; her three children, Kristine Glanz Needham of Fairfax Station, Va., Jonathan Glanz of Jacksonville, Fla. and Jason Glanz of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a stepdaughter, Keri Shirley of Valencia; three grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas and Emma; and a sister, Sandra Shutak of Jacksonville, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Glanz; and her mother and father.

She was an active member of King of Peace Episcopal Church in Kingsland, where she participated in bake sales, bazaars and sending meals to the sick.

Karen was an avid photoshopper and scrapbooker, and a talented interior decorator. She greatly enjoyed attending dinner theatre performances and the occasional Caribbean cruise.

While residing near Philadelphia, she founded and operated a travel agency for several years, and attended Temple University. She doted on and spoiled her grandchildren, children and her husband.

She is now safe with the Lord, awaiting, while we finish our years.

The world will be a little duller without her bright smile and giving heart.

SHIRLEY — A celebration of life service for Karen Glanz Shirley, who died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, is planned for mid-April at Butler County Memorial Park on Evans City Road. A date will be announced later.

Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home, Cremations & Cemetery, Yulee, Fla.

Please visit www.greenpinefuneral.com.