Shirley Reed-Jacobs
August 21, 1951 - March 7, 2009
On March 7, 2009, Our Angel Shirley, made her journey to heaven after a persevering and determined fight with breast cancer. Shirley was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 21, 1951, to parents Richard and Donna (Poland) Reed. Shirley worked many years as phlebotomist in the Toledo area. She moved to Pennsauken, NJ, in 1998, where she became a member of the Griffith Morgan Historical Society. Shirley was also an avid gardener and loved bird watching and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Donna (Poland) Reed. Shirley is survived by her children Renee' Podgorski (Shane) Stults and Robert Podgorski. Her grandson, Mc Kenze Podgorski, Siblings, Gloria (Pete) Inman, Richard Reed, Mary Lou (Ronny) Cressler, and Franklin Reed, along with many nieces, nephews and special friends. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held on Saturday, March 14th at Ansberg-West Funeral Home 3000 W. Sylvania Ave. The family will receive guests from 10:00-11:00 followed by the service. Officiating will be Pastor Garrett Fitzpatrick. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes may be directed to the family.
On March 7, 2009, Our Angel Shirley, made her journey to heaven after a persevering and determined fight with breast cancer. Shirley was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 21, 1951, to parents Richard and Donna (Poland) Reed. Shirley worked many... View Obituary & Service Information