Shelva JoAnn Sheets Doty Gilroy, 65, of Waynesfield, went home to her Lord and Savior at 9:34 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021, at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
She was born on Oct. 16, 1955 in Lima, to Charles and JoAnn (Smith) Sheets. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Waynesfield. On May 2, 1988, she married Joe D. Gilroy and he survives in Waynesfield.
Survivors include four sons Shawn (Amanda) Doty, Ken (Donna) Gilroy, Kevin (Rach) Gilroy, Matt (Jennie) Gilroy; two daughters Kara (Mike) Springer, Margie Murphy (Gary) Miller; 17 grandchildren Ryan (Addi) Murphy, Jake Miller, Zach (Ashley) Gilroy, Zane Gilroy, Ashley (Ben) Krouskop, Jordan Murphy, Zach Miller, Allison (Carlos) Rodriguez, Dani (Tyler Dunlap) Miller, Halie (Derek) Howard, Alexis (Kyle Marquis) Gilroy, Amanda (Nick Schroeder) Gilroy, Maddison Springer, Teylan Gilroy, Cohl Springer, Malayla Gilroy, Cash Doty; seven great-grandchildren Aedan Murphy, Makenna Gilroy, Avery Murphy, Rory Krouskop, Conor Dunlap and two on the way; a brother Charles Dennis (Kim) Sheets; a sister Jeanie (Bob) Waitman; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; three brothers-in-law Gary (Judy) Gilroy, John (Jean) Gilroy and Fred (Diane) Gilroy.
Shelva joined her loved ones who had gone before her, two granddaughters Trinity Lhamon Doty, Keelin Doty and a brother-in-law, Larry Gilroy.
Shelva was a 1974 graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen High School and attended Apollo Adult classes where she studied secretarial courses. She was a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing and producing programs for the children’s choir. She and her husband co-owned and operated GoFast MCM Inc., Elida, where they produced machine components. She enjoyed quilting, fishing and attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Waynesfield Baptist Church with Rev. Don Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield.
Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.