Shirlie Marion Laplant's Obituary
Shirlie Marion LaPlant left this earthly realm on August 17, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She was born February 17, 1936 in Jacksonville, Florida to Leila Allen Ball & Seneca Austin. She was 85 years old.
Shirlie was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She loved traveling, spending time with her children and grand children, and gardening. Shirlie worked tirelessly to maintained a flawless garden. No matter how sick, you could always find her working with her flowers and plants.
It would be wrong to say that Shirlie lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. Shirlie did not know the word “quit” and never gave up her fight against cancer. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly are.
Shirlie is survived by sons Mark & Jerry LaPlant, daughter Toni Metzman and sister Gayle Jones. At her request, her ashes will be scattered at a future date.
Shirlie will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all he knew her.
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