Shirley P. McVicker, age 82 of Lima, passed at 4:16 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born November 16, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to the late Herbert A. and Hazel Mann McVicker.
Shirley had worked in the insurance industry and was a proud U.S. Marine. She had it all together! She was the poster lady for the Marine Corps. Her picture was displayed outside every post office in the United States. She was a hard worker dedicated daughter and a wonderful sister and #1 aunt. Her youngest sister, Marta Kyle was her life. She will always be missed!
She is survived by a brother – Herbert McVicker, Jr. of Kalida; 2 sisters – Dana Roose of Missouri; Judi Hanthorn of Lima; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 3 sisters – Carol Bishop, Dona Fisher, and Marta Kyle McVicker.
Graveside services will begin 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 in Lafayette Cemetery. Rev. Neal Whittney will officiate. Military rites will be observed by V.F.W. Post 1275 of Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.