Shirley Ann (Marsh) Porter, of Manchester, MI, age 95, passed away on December 26, 2019 at Linden Square Assisted Living in Saline, MI. She was very much at peace knowing that she was going to join her Lord and Savior, as well as her husband of 65 years, Wm. Ray, her parents, Alvin and Ruth Marsh, and her sister, Gloria Wilson.
Shirley was born in Clawson, MI and raised in Delhi (Dexter area). On November 27, 1942, she married Ray in Ann Arbor, MI. Shirley was a very active and faithful member of Webster United Church of Christ in Dexter for over 65 years. She started 4-H at a young age and followed in her mother’s footsteps by becoming a 4-H leader when she was old enough. For 10 years, Shirley was also active in the Lima Extension Service, holding numerous offices over the years and teaching many of the lessons. Shirley worked at Lyndon Color Labs in Dexter for 25 years, and then at Palmer Studio in Ann Arbor for 18 years.
Shirley and Ray loved traveling in their RV all over the US and Canada with their trailer club, the Pleasure Seekers. She loved watching and interacting with her grandchildren at sporting events, fairs, and while camping and playing cards. Shirley was also active with Manchester Senior Citizens, and she enjoyed playing Bingo, Euchre, and going to the casino.
Shirley is survived by two children, Wm. John (Holly) Porter of Manchester, and Jacqueline Lee of Frankenmuth. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Laura (Dan) Stone of Frankenmuth, Matthew (Brooke) Lee of Manistee, Christopher Lee of Bay City, Justin (Kate) Porter of Manchester, Jessica (Chris Mason) Doletzky of Livonia, and Julie (Bill) McCullough of Hebron, Ohio. Also surviving and bringing her much joy are her 15 great-grandchildren: Danny, Nathan, Jon, Stephanie, Anna, Zachary, Jacob, Jordyn, CJ, Sydney, Kinsley, Caden, Allison, Riley, and Kennedy. Per Shirley’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Webster United Church of Christ in Dexter. In lieu of flowers, Shirley requested those wishing to make an expression of sympathy consider giving to the Webster United Church of Christ or Manchester Senior Citizens.
