Shirley was born November 27, 1950, in Versailles to the late Robert & Eileen (Kueterman) Bigham. In addition to her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, James E. Roll on March 24, 1998, whom she married October 30, 1976; 2nd husband, Joshua James Eiting on March 2, 2011, whom she married August 9, 2002.
Shirley is survived by her children, Jason & Nikki Roll of Versailles, Katie & Nick Ellis of Versailles, Maggie & Brian Knapke of Versailles and Jacob & Erin Roll of Independence, Kentucky; grandchildren, Isabelle Ellis, Nicholas Ellis, Hailey Ellis, Madelyn Knapke, Samantha Knapke, Matthew Knapke, Colin Roll, Baylee Roll and Parker Roll; sister & brother-in-law, Marlene (Bigham) & Marshall Johns of Satellite Beach, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was a homemaker, former secretary at Roll Turkey Farms and did various teaching. Shirley attended Versailles Christian Church. She was a mother to many, a trusted advisor, a charitable donor, a loving mother, nana and sister. She loved watching Cincinnati Reds Baseball, Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes football teams. Shirley never missed one of her grandkids baseball or softball games.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Versailles Christian Church 105 West Ward St. Versailles with Pastor Nick Dimmick officiating. Burial will follow in Brock Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
