Shirley A. Cannon

Shirley A. Cannon, 85, Bremen, died at 10:22 a.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at her residence after a short illness. She was born March 2, 1936, in Elkhart to Otto A. and Mary E. (Thomas) Robinson.

Shirley lived in the Nappanee and Bremen area her lifetime. On March 14, 1953, she married Paul D. Cannon. He preceded her in death in Nov. 1999. She was a homemaker and a loving woman who was loved back by her entire family and friends. Shirley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bremen, where she volunteered regularly. She was a director of TOPS in Bremen and loved doing crafts.

Surviving are her children, William D. (Kris) Cannon, Ann Marie Parker, both of Bremen; five grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Frieda Hershberger, Rosalie Weaver, Nancy Davis; and brothers, Gerald and Albert “Lefty” Robinson.

Family and friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee where funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April, 28. Pastor Lynn Breeden will officiate and burial will be in Bremen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bremen United Methodist Church.