Shirley Lehman

Shirley Lehman, age 79, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at her home in Portland. 

Shirley was born June 10, 1945, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Edris and Marceil (Page) VanDeusen. She graduated from Redkey High School in 1963. She worked for Jay County Hospital in the billing department and retired in 2004 from Old National Bank in Portland. 

Shirley married Marvin Lehman on Feb. 16, 1964, and he passed away on Nov. 18, 2023. 

Survivors include:

Her children — Kellie Grile (husband: Wayne), Redkey, Indiana, and Greg Lehman, Portland, Indiana 

One sister — Judy Fugitt, Dothan, Alabama

Three grandchildren — Adam Grile (wife: Rachel), Portland, Indiana, Brittany Lehman, Gosport, Indiana, and Mackenzie Conatser (husband: Devin), Noblesville, Indiana 

Six great-grandchildren — Ryan, Lucas, Caleb, Arabelle, Emma and Callahan

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date in Green Park Cemetery. 

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society or Riley Hospital for Children.