Shirley J. Noonan, 86, Enjoyed Planning Family Gatherings

Born on December 9, 1939, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Shirley was the daughter of James and Rosalie Turnage (née Martin). Her family moved to Amherst when she was 12 and later settled in Sheffield Township. She graduated from Clearview High School in 1957 as class salutatorian.

After completing training in hotel hospitality services, Shirley worked at the Holiday Inn in Elyria for more than 45 years before retiring.

Shirley treasured time with her family and especially enjoyed planning family gatherings. She volunteered in the gift shop at the Lorain Senior Center and enjoyed crafts, gardening, and flower arranging. She and her husband, David, bowled in leagues at Shoreway Lanes in Sheffield Lake, where they were well known in the bowling community. Shirley attended Abide Church in Sheffield Village and participated in the church’s Autumn Lights senior group.

Shirley is survived by: her children, David E. Noonan Jr. and Judy Noonan Hyka, granddaughter, Melinda Noonan Falish (Jason), great-granddaughters, Ali and Kilee Falish, sister, Edna Burress and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years, David E. Noonan Sr., in 2017; and her infant brother, James Ira Turnage.

The family will receive friends Monday, October 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Abide Church, 2280 Abbe Rd. N., Sheffield Village. The Rev. Nathan Harvey, pastor, will preside. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon, immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lorain Senior Center, 3361 Garfield Blvd., Lorain, OH 44052.

Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.