Shirley Runck, nee Jacob, 86, of Cincinnati, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2021. Born June 28th, 1934, to Marie and Stephen Jacob.Her life mission was one of a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Shirley was a steadfast servant and practitioner of her Catholic Faith, and rescuer of countless dogs that needed her assistance.Preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard Edward Runck Jr, daughter Theresa Marie Christie, and granddaughter Paige Marie Lawrence.Survived by her daughters Marsha (Michael) Belk and MarySue (Robert) Lawrence, grandchildren Robby Christie, Ian Christie, Olivia Belk, Samantha Belk, Gabe Belk, Howard Lawrence, and Carly Lawrence. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 10am.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Shirley's name to any "no kill" shelter. Or, better still, adopt an animal that needs a home."All things of creation are the children of the Father and thus the brothers of man...God wants us to help animals, if they need help. Every creature in distress has the same right to be protected." - St. Francis of Assisi