Obituary of Shirley Ann Garvey

Shirley Ann Garvey, lately of Jacksonville, FL, died in her home August 16, 2021. Shirley Ann was born in Detroit, MI, on August 5th, 1932, the daughter of James Clayton Finn and Zelma Neville Finn. She married Joseph Alan Garvey on May 14, 1951, and they were married for 55 years until his decease. She is predeceased by her loving husband Joseph Allen and son Gregg David. She is survived by her children Gary Garvey (Julia Metz), Diane Looker (Greg), Dana Garvey (Jonina Rice), daughter-in-law Janet Henderson Garvey, five grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and innumerable nieces and nephews throughout the country. She loved her family fiercely and will be missed by all of them. She spent her career working as a Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing, an administrator of nursing homes, and finally as a consultant assisting facilities that were not in compliance with state and federal guidelines. She enjoyed many hobbies including: knitting, sewing, and beading and was very active in a local bridge club. Sometimes playing 2 or 3 times a week. Shirley Ann was an avid reader and belonged to a book club with women that became some of her closest friends. But most of all, she loved to travel. Living in Saudi Arabia with her husband for several years presented her with the opportunity travel throughout Europe, the middle and far East. A memorial Mass for Shirley Ann will be held on Saturday, August 28th, starting at 10 o’clock in the morning, at Church of the Messiah (3754 University Club Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32277). Family and Friends who are unable to attend the memorial in person, may view the livestream of the service at www.facebook.com/messiahcec.