Shirley Eynon 1949-2023

Shirley was born Dec. 11, 1949, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late John “Breeze” and Helen “H” Briya.

She graduated from Chaney High School in 1968. Shirley was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital followed by Ensemble Health Partners for over 45 years, retiring in 2023. She began working directly with physicians to complete their patient charts. She furthered her career as an outpatient medical coder and received her Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) certification by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Shirley loved her job and worked with a fantastic group of women who all became close friends during their tenure.

Shirley was a resilient and strong-willed person but knew how to let her hair down and have a good time. In her younger years, she was known to frequent dances at Idora Park and gallivant around town with her lifelong friend, Cyndi. Some of her favorite pastimes included spending time with family, playing bingo and card games and casino hopping. She looked forward to her annual vacation trips to North Carolina with her son, Brian, sister-in-law, Shirley, and niece, Brandy. As years went by, her North Carolina trips included Brian and daughter-in-law, Erica. Above all else, she absolutely cherished her time with Brian.

Shirley is survived by her brother, Ray (Shirley) Briya; sister, Judy (Phil) Colonna; her nieces, Brandy Briya and Amanda Colonna (Joe Gresock); and daughter-in-law, Erica Eynon.

Shirley is reunited with her son, Brian, whom she lost May 20, 2020; and her parents, John and Helen.

Per her wishes, there will be no calling hours.

The family wishes to thank St. Elizabeth Hospital, especially nurse Eric, Windsor House of Canfield and hospice liaison, Dawn.

Shirley wishes that any and all donations be given to the Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Professional services were handled by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes.

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