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Mary Shirah

Milton, FL

April 2, 1927 - December 25, 2017

Mary Shirah Obituary

Mary Caruthers Shirah of Milton, Florida, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, at Santa Rosa Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Landers Caruthers and was born April 2, 1927, in Tampa, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Henry Shirah; and four brothers, Bill, Sam, Pete, and Tommy Caruthers. Mary is survived by three sons, Henry N. "Hank" (Anna Kay) Shirah, Richard C. Shirah and John L. (Alice) Shirah; eight grandchildren, Tia, Ashley, Preston, John, Mary Elizabeth and Grace Shirah, and Brian and Jonathon Miller; one great-grandchild, Judah Shirah; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mary’s life was one on entrepreneurship and service. In 1968 she went to work for Tupperware where a co-worker suggested she volunteer at the Alpha Center, a resource center for pregnant women, in Pensacola. Her involvement at the Alfa Center opened her eyes to a need for a similar ministry in Santa Rosa County. Mary was eventually chosen as the Executive Director of the Pregnancy Resource Center of Milton when it opened in 1995. She served as the sole executive director for fifteen years. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Milton, Florida, where she spent many years as the Daycare Director. Mary enjoyed traveling, collecting antiques, and spending time with loved ones. She will be missed by many friends and a devoted family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Milton, with Dr. David Spencer and Rev. Nicholas Gandy officiating. Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., prior to the services. Flowers will be accepted; however, memorial donations may be made, in Mary’s name, to the Pregnancy Resource Center of Milton, 5736 Stewart St. Milton, Florida, 32570.

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