Shirley Ann Strittmatter, 69, of Lakemore, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2018. She was born in Akron on August 6, 1949. Shirley loved everyone she met and they loved her. She was kind and motherly to all kids and friends alike. She was very generous with her time and volunteered at Lakemore United Methodist Church. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Charlie Wright; and sisters, Carla Brown and Susie Strittmatter. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Strittmatter; children, David Strittmatter, Amanda (James) Proffitt, Jay Scheible, and Chad Strittmatter; Jodie Bender, Amy Miller, and Tamar Lee who were like her daughters; six grandchildren; her cousin Sharon Brady; as well as many other relatives and good friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 from 1-3 followed by a 3:00 p.m. funeral service at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.