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Paper: Lima News, The (OH)
Deceased: Evangelist Jodie Lee Shirley
Date: January 5, 2008

Evangelist Jodie Lee Shirley, 88, died at 1:35 a.m. Dec. 31, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center.


She was born Feb. 26, 1919, in Hope, Ark., to Luther C. and Ella Scroggins McFadden Sr., who preceded her in death. On May 30, 1942, she married Archie Shirley, who died Feb. 4, 1994.


Mrs. Shirley was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Olivet Church of God in Christ, where she served as an evangelist and was a member of the Mothers Board.


Survivors include a son, Archie Shirley Jr., of Springfield; a daughter, Beverly (Dean) Randleman, of Lima; three grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Joseph E. (Georgie) McFadden, of Lima, and Luther C. (Corine) McFadden Jr. and Ethred L. McFadden, both of Chicago; and a sister, Ollie C. Yarbrough, of Chicago.


She was preceded in death by six brothers, Elbert, Willie, Luther L., Oliver, Odell and Cardell McFadden; and two sisters, Evabelle Jordan and Clydia Fellows.


Services will begin at 1 p.m. Monday at New Life Christian Ministries. Elders Clarence McGriff and Edward L. Tibbs will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.


Friends may call one hour prior to services Monday at the church.


Condolences may be sent to JonesClarkFH@aol.com.


Arrangements are by Jones-Clark Funeral Home.

Section: Obituaries

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