BORN

1919

DIED

2015

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Williamsburg

3785 Strawberry Plains Rd.

Williamsburg, Virginia

Shirley Brennan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 14, 2015.

Mrs. Shirley M. Brennan, age 95, of Williamsburg, Virginia. Born August 13, 1919, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the late Guy H. Johnson and Lucille D. Orvis Johnson. Due to cardiac arrest, Shirley was transported from Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Williamsburg to Riverside Doctor's Hospital in Williamsburg, where she died on Monday, July 13, 2015.

On August 28, 1943, she married Thomas W. Brennan, Jr., at First Congregational Church, Kenosha, Wisconsin, of which she was a lifetime member. She attended Kenosha schools, graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and Kenosha College of Commerce. While living in Kenosha Shirley participated in many activities of the church and local groups including PTA, scouting, golf, bridge, and a variety of social clubs.

On April 7, 1975, Shirley's maternal family was awarded a certificate by the Kenosha County Historical Society honoring them as a Century family of Kenosha County, Wisconsin, being a direct descendant of John Mills Orvis and his wife Anna Larrabee Orvis date of arrival to Kenosha County in 1843.

After living retired for several years in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, and the sudden death of her husband on November 2, 1983, Shirley decided in 1990 to leave Tennessee and move to Virginia, nearer to her son to make a new life for herself. During her travels she made many wonderful friends and loved them all.

Shirley's life over the years was an active one, she loved her family and her home. While away from her Kenosha Church she belonged to Kingsmill Chapel, the Kingsmill Women's Social Club, several quilting groups, book club, bridge club, and as an avid golfer played with the Ladies 9 hole Kingsmill golfers until age 88. She enjoyed volunteer work at her churches in Kenosha, Fairfield Glade, and Williamsburg and her favorite pastimes included reading and keeping in touch by writing letters to friends and relatives.

Surviving is her son, Jeffrey D. Brennan and his wife, Nancy, of Williamsburg, VA; a grandson, Todd M. Brennan and his wife, Denise, of McDonough, GA; a great granddaughter, Kailee, of McDonough, GA; and a great grandson, Stephen, of Santa Barbara, CA; two first cousins, Verle Swenson of Camp Lake, WI, Harry Swenson and his wife, Ginny, of Barrington, IL; and Andrea Hinds of Kenosha and Eden Schmitt of Ames, Iowa, daughters, of Shirley's late cousin, Janet May of Kenosha, WI; as well as many, many friends and relatives.

A visitation will take place on Friday, July 17 from 7-8pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA.

A visitation will take place on Monday, July 20 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home, 6019 7th Ave., Kenosha, WI. A funeral procession to Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery, 6211 38th St., Kenosha, WI will be held at 12:30pm followed by a graveside service at 1:00pm.

Memorials may be made to The Chapel at Kingsmill, Williamsburg, VA.

Arrangements in Williamsburg made by Nelsen Funeral Home; arrangements and burial in Kenosha, WI, made by Hansen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sunset Ridge Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.

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July 24, 2015

Tina Christie

Shirley was always one of my favorite people when my husband pastored the Chapel at Kingsmill. I loved her sense of humor and made me laugh. We will miss you, Shirley, but know you are in heaven, and happy for you.

Posted by Tina Christie

July 22, 2015

May the love of friends and family be there for each other during this time of grieving.

July 16, 2015

Erica

I am so sorry for your loss, losing a loved one is never easy, however God can provide comfort for you during this most difficult time.

July 16, 2015

Our Deepest Condolences to Shirley's family from her friend Paula McNight's family and friends. We loved her very much as she over a short few months became part of ours. Shirley and Paula were friends at Spring Arbor and eat meals together from August to December 2014 when Paula passed away. Our prayers to Shirley and her family.

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July 15, 2015

Frances Harrick

Shirley was always bright and spunky, and a happy quilter in our needle arts group. We loved having her come and tell stories of the many experiences she had. She was a very special lady and loved by all who
knew her and will be greatly missed.

July 15, 2015

I'm sorry to hear Shirley has passed. I have good memories of Shirley and Tom when they lived in Kenosha. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My mother and dad, Roger and Dorothy, were good friends. Cathy (Hawes) Kaufman

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