Shirley Ann Parker Witwer, 93, met her Maker on the evening of October 13, 2025. She was a resident of Wesley Ridge in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy C. and Helen M. Cavanaugh Parker, her brother, Robert R. Parker, and her loving husband whom she married on May 23, 1951, John Bruce Witwer, Sr. She also lost her beloved nephew and niece, Glenn and Jodi Mauger.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Donna L. Witwer Bruno of Benton, Arkansas, her children, Linda (Dave) Grubb of Columbus, Ohio, John Bruce (Diane) Witwer, Jr. of Conway, Arkansas, and Paul (Gina) Witwer of St. Peters, Missouri. Her grandchildren, Kareena (Jeff) Gibson and LeAnna (Derek) Harris both of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; Angie (Todd) White, Amy (Austin) Beam, and Toni (Wade) Griffin, all of Conway, Arkansas; Zach Witwer, Chelsea Cristal, Bridget Tokrak, Sabrina Ervin, and Sam Witwer all of Missouri. 14 great- grandchildren, including her darlings Noah (Hope) Gibson, Logan White, Cade White, Nia Harris, Colette Gibson, Riley White, David Harris, Ella White, Wit Griffin, Blair Beam, and Beau Griffin, and countless friends.

She was an amazing artist and writer who attended The Ohio State University and Ohio University Zanesville where she earned her teaching certificate in art and taught art to children in McConnelsville, Ohio. She also served as an apprentice to a sculptor in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Before retiring, Shirley and Bruce traveled the country with their speaking and motivational training company, Witwer & Associates. In retirement Shirley continued to make art, make people laugh, and make friends everywhere she went. She, and her incredible sense of style, will be missed so very much.

The family will have a private celebration of her life. A public celebration will be arranged at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center; we will provide details to those interested as plans are finalized. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you donate to The American Heart Association or the Greater Columbus Arts Council. 

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