Obituary for Shirley Wells

Shirley A. Wells, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 28th 2019 at 7:55 am at the Hospice Home in Lakewood, Washington due to her battle with cancer. She was born August 1st, 1948 in Harlan, Kentucky to Winford and Verena Eaves. She is survived by her loving husband Gary Wells; son Mike Wells; daughter in-law Amanda Wells and her loving sister Iris and sister in-law LouAnn; brother in-laws Robert and Jim; nieces Tricia and Heidi; grandchildren Kody, Manuel and Madison.

Shirley graduated from Edmonds High School in 1966, Edmonds Washington where she excelled in choir with her beautiful angelic voice. Shirley also spent one year at the University of Washington before going on a trip of a lifetime to Europe. In 1971 she met her husband Gary Wells at the Fort Lewis Army Base where it was love at first sight.

Shirley’s love for the Lord had eased her pain, knowing that she would be in a better place with her son, Matthew Wells; mom & dad Winford & Verena; sister Mary Eaves Benson and brother Michael Eaves.

Shirley was an angel on earth and a beacon of light for anyone in need, as she had so much love and joy for everyone. She will always be remembered for her huge heart and compassion. She always had an ear to lend and a shoulder to cry on. Shirley was a fixer and always wanted to help anyone in need. She was definitely born to be a mother and excelled at being a protective mama bear.

You will always be deeply missed by your loving husband Gary Wells, son Mike Wells and all of her relatives and friends.