Margie Louise (Bolyard) Shahan

Margie Louise (Bolyard) Shahan, age 86, of Leavittsburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born August 4, 1935, to the late Clarice and Esther Bolyard in her beloved West Virginia, a state she always loved and returned to as often as she could.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Shahan; two sisters, Mary Virginia (Jenny) (Bolyard) Strader, and Diana Athelia (Bolyard) Lake; and one grandson, Leroy E Freeze.

Margie loved gardening and spending time with her family. She was devoted to her church, Leavittsburg First Church of the Nazarene, and enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She was always cooking, crocheting, reading, bird-watching, and potting flowers - roses were her favorite. Friday-night game nights was a long-held, and dearly cherished, tradition.

She is survived by her brothers, Charles Bolyard, Ralph Bolyard, and Carroll Bolyard. Sister, Ruby E. (Bolyard) Hovatter Reid. Children, Donna Jean Wilson (Denver - deceased), Jeffery A. Shahan (Iris), Janice K. Shahan (Scott Leopold - deceased), and Denise A. Brown (David). Grandchildren William Freeze (Charlotte), James Ervin (Jessica). Great-grandchildren Sara Freeze, Jeffery Freeze, Travis Ervin, Autumn Ervin, Alexandra Ervin. Great-Great grandchildren Alivia Freeze, and Albrey Freeze. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are in the care of Lane Funeral Home. The family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00-2:00 Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Lane Funeral Home Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE Warren, OH 44483.

Online condolences may be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to one of Margie's favorite charities: Warren Family Mission, Resue Mission of Mahoning Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, or Wounded Warriors.Margie will be laid to rest beside her husband at Crown Hill Burial Park.