Shirley Ann Gerkin Haynes, 78, of Owensboro, passed away January 30, 2020, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born November 20, 1941 in Mitchell, IN, to the late Paul and Mary Chenault Harris. Shirley was a faithful member of Owensboro Christian Church, where she had been baptized. She enjoyed gardening and shopping, and loved her dog, Maggie. Her family will remember her as independent and classy.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Charles David Gerkin; daughter, Tammy Gerkin Grigsby; son-in-law, Danny Grigsby; and sister, Barbara Byrd.
She is survived by her daughter, Debbie (Richard) Ray; son, Dave (Carrie) Gerkin; grandchildren, Jessica, Danielle (Ron), Richie, Heather, David Michael, and Jozie; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Peggy Lambert; brother-in-law, Dick Byrd; and 3 nephews.
The funeral service will be 10am Saturday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory with Brother Bob Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3pm until 7pm Friday and from 9am until 10am Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to the Owensboro Humane Society, 3101 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY, 42301.