Shirley Merlie

Wayne

Shirley Merlie (Miller) Wayne, 79, of Leon, WV, passed away November 8, 2026, at her home.

She was born October 1, 1947, a daughter of the late Odis Miller and Lettie (Hall) Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Gale Wayne; brothers, Donald "Tuff" Miller, Everett "Bud" Miller, Dale Miller, James "Skinner" Miller and Floyd "Boog" Miller; sisters, Susie, Opal and Roberta "Sis". 

Shirley was retired from the Jackson County Board of education with 20 plus years of service as a school cook. She attended Creston and Harvey Chapel Churches and enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, softball games, horse shows and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Survivors include her daughters, Gala Dawn (Wayne) Voiers and her husband Brian of Sandyville, WV and Shellie Lynn Clegg and Justin Rich of Leon, WV; seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. A graveside service will follow the visitation in Creston Cemetery, Evans, WV, with Brian Voiers officiating.