Shirley L. (nee Turner) Kauffman
February 19, 1935 ~ August 26, 2017
Shirley L. Kauffman (nee Turner), 82, passed away Saturday evening, August 26, 2017 at Blossom Hill Care Center in Huntsburg. She was born Feb. 19, 1935 to Ulysses and Gladys (Huffman) Turner in Onego WV. She married Tuck Kauffman in Nashville, TN.
Shirley was a long time member of Thompson United Methodist Church. She was an incredibly hard worker and did so until 78 years old! She always said that she came from damn fine stock. She loved to take care of people, and thats what she did, in so many ways; whether it was a listening ear, a home-cooked meal, or a kick in the pants, she knew exactly what you needed. Her grandsons kept her young and were her greatest joy.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Laura (Shane) Nelson; grandchildren, Joseph R. Trussell, Zachary S. Trussell, Joshua I. Trussell; brothers, Lawrence (Mona) Turner, Jerry (Joan) Turner, Larry (Cindy) Turner, Jerl Wayne Turner; sisters, Leah Woods, Rheba Bennett, Dottie (Donald) Hawley; and the numerous nieces and nephews of Crazy Aunt Shirley. Shirley is preceded by her husband Tuck; daughter Melissa S. Kauffman; parents; brother Jerl Dodge Turner; brother-in-laws, Arthur Bud Woods, and William Fogarty.
Visitation will be 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm Wed. Aug. 30, 2017 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison OH 44057. A funeral service with Pastor Jonathan Cooney will be held 11am Thurs. Aug. 31, 2017 at Thompson United Methodist Church, 6758 Madison Rd. Thompson OH 44086. Final resting place will be Maplegrove Cemetery in Thompson.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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We loved her dearly and appreciated her keen sense of humor. She is missed.
Sure do miss your pies and amazing out look on life.Darn near made a shoe factory out of a few people's behinds. You'll never be forgotten and always in my heart
I remember Shirley had a smile all the time. It made me feel good. I will miss her very much.
Laura,
So sad to hear of your Mother's passing. We will always remember your Mother's kindness to us and her delicious pies and of course the trip we took, which was sad, but it was something that had to be done. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pastor Tom & Gale Gruver