Shirley A. Lunsford Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley A. Lunsford of Merrillville, Indiana, born in Gary, Indiana, who departed this world on April 16, 2024 at the age of 87. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Shirley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Maurice Clay and Garealdean Clay; her grandson Christopher Thomas Heylin; and her sister Mary Louise Alonso (Joe). She is survived by: her husband Deacon Malcolm A. Lunsford; and her children, Randy Lunsford (Linda), Brad Lunsford (Cheryl Dodson), Deborah Lunsford (Ricky Matan) and Eric Lunsford (Lisa). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and her nieces, nephews, and many good friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Shirley's name to Holy Martyrs Catholic Church.
