Shirley Wood, Grindahl Pennings
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Shirley Pennings, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Shirley, born in Bronson, Michigan, lived in Saginaw, Michigan, Arlington Heights, Illinois and Gold Canyon, Arizona before finally moving to northern Ohio to be near her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jeannie and Ginny and husband Larry. She is survived by daughter Leslie Meadows (Jack Woodyard) and son Eric Grindahl (Mary Dobrea), grandchildren Nathan Meadows and Bethany Meadows (Nick Knapp) and new great-granddaughter Birdie June as well as many nieces and sister-in-law Mary Bratun. Known for her extensive vocabulary and witty sense of humor, Shirley loved to entertain and be entertained. She was quite a dancer, loved to sing and was part of many senior musical groups. She and Larry had the good fortune to travel many places. A wonderful grandmother, she encouraged reading and learning mixed with a lot of fun. She was always up for a game with friends or family and enjoyed euchre, bridge, and pinochle. She had many careers over her lifetime and spent years teaching safe driving classes to seniors. A favorite pet "Lily" (best dog ever!) was her constant companion for 15 years. In her memory, please go out and have a great hamburger with a friend. The family would like to thank the staff at Arden Court Bath and Compassionate Care Hospice of Fairlawn for their amazing care and love of her until the end. Donations may be made to either of those organizations in her honor.