- Date Of Birth: October 23, 1936
- Date Of Death: April 17, 2016
- State: Indiana
Shirley G. Garvey, 79, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away in her home with her loving family by her side on April 17, 2016. She was born October 23, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Wayne Watson and Vivian (Miller) Watson. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1955. Shirley worked as an Administrative Assistant and Indiana State University for 23 years for the Communication and Marketing Departments. For many years before working at Indiana State University, Shirley worked for the National Council of Crime and Delinquency. She was the past President of Post 346 Auxiliary. Shirley was a loving grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Kay Francis; brothers Jerry Watson, his wife Carolyn, Kenneth Tippy, and Gary Watson; sister Gloria Sue Watson; and great grandson Javin Wallen. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Raymond Garvey; children Ginger Garvey, Frank Garvey Sr., James Garvey, and his wife Cathy; grandchildren Frank Garvey Jr., Christopher Garvey, James Wallen, his wife Julia, Miranda Kester, her husband Jacob, Rachel Gant, and her husband Ryan; great grandchildren Michaela and Conner; brothers Wayne Watson, his wife Mary, and Larry Watson; sisters Patsy Hall, Vickie Blitz, and her husband Gene; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Melissa and Wayne and many of the others from Great Lakes Caring for the wonderful care and kindness they provided over the last year and several months to both Shirley and her family.
