Shirley Jean Cole, age 90, a longtime resident of Alma, died peacefully on October 20, 2021.
Shirley was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 16, 1930, the eldest of four children born to August and Eileen (Moore) Martin. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1949 and married Maynard Cole on November 4, 1949. They made their home in Alma and raised three children. Shirley worked for Alma Iron and Metal for twenty years until her retirement in 1991. Shirley was a wonderful wife, a patient mother, and a doting grandmother. She was a rock for her family and taking care of her family brought her the most enjoyment in life. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles, baking, riding horses and watching football. She was an avid Spartan fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly seventy two years, Maynard N. Cole; her children, Pamela Hendon, Scott (Diana) Cole, Robinn (Mike) Boyer; grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Mumby, Wendy (Shaun) Pearson, David Palmer, Amanda (Alan) Helfer, Blaine (Cyndi) Boyer, Erica (Mark Monroe) Boyer; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Jillian, Madisynn, Emma, Michalyn, Meghan, Jacob, Noah, Madison & Cole; sister, Janette (the late Gordon) Matter, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Eileen Martin; brother, Jeff and sister, Carole.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Woodland Hospice House, 2597 S. Meridian Rd, Mount Pleasant or to a charity of your choice.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel at 989-224-4422
Shirley was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 16, 1930, the eldest of four children born to August and Eileen (Moore) Martin. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1949 and married Maynard Cole on November 4, 1949. They made their home in Alma and raised three children. Shirley worked for Alma Iron and Metal for twenty years until her retirement in 1991. Shirley was a wonderful wife, a patient mother, and a doting grandmother. She was a rock for her family and taking care of her family brought her the most enjoyment in life. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles, baking, riding horses and watching football. She was an avid Spartan fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly seventy two years, Maynard N. Cole; her children, Pamela Hendon, Scott (Diana) Cole, Robinn (Mike) Boyer; grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Mumby, Wendy (Shaun) Pearson, David Palmer, Amanda (Alan) Helfer, Blaine (Cyndi) Boyer, Erica (Mark Monroe) Boyer; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Jillian, Madisynn, Emma, Michalyn, Meghan, Jacob, Noah, Madison & Cole; sister, Janette (the late Gordon) Matter, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Eileen Martin; brother, Jeff and sister, Carole.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Woodland Hospice House, 2597 S. Meridian Rd, Mount Pleasant or to a charity of your choice.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel at 989-224-4422
Shirley Jean Cole, age 90, a longtime resident of Alma, died peacefully on October 20, 2021.
Shirley was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 16, 1930, the eldest of four children born to August and Eileen (Moore) Martin. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1949 and married Maynard Cole on November 4, 1949. They made their home in Alma and raised three children. Shirley worked for Alma Iron and Metal for twenty years until her retirement in 1991. Shirley was a wonderful wife, a patient mother, and a doting grandmother. She was a rock for her family and taking care of her family brought her the most enjoyment in life. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles, baking, riding horses and watching football. She was an avid Spartan fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly seventy two years, Maynard N. Cole; her children, Pamela Hendon, Scott (Diana) Cole, Robinn (Mike) Boyer; grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Mumby, Wendy (Shaun) Pearson, David Palmer, Amanda (Alan) Helfer, Blaine (Cyndi) Boyer, Erica (Mark Monroe) Boyer; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Jillian, Madisynn, Emma, Michalyn, Meghan, Jacob, Noah, Madison & Cole; sister, Janette (the late Gordon) Matter, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Eileen Martin; brother, Jeff and sister, Carole.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Woodland Hospice House, 2597 S. Meridian Rd, Mount Pleasant or to a charity of your choice.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel at 989-224-4422
Shirley was born in St. Johns, Michigan on December 16, 1930, the eldest of four children born to August and Eileen (Moore) Martin. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1949 and married Maynard Cole on November 4, 1949. They made their home in Alma and raised three children. Shirley worked for Alma Iron and Metal for twenty years until her retirement in 1991. Shirley was a wonderful wife, a patient mother, and a doting grandmother. She was a rock for her family and taking care of her family brought her the most enjoyment in life. She enjoyed reading, gardening, doing puzzles, baking, riding horses and watching football. She was an avid Spartan fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly seventy two years, Maynard N. Cole; her children, Pamela Hendon, Scott (Diana) Cole, Robinn (Mike) Boyer; grandchildren, Jennifer (Randy) Mumby, Wendy (Shaun) Pearson, David Palmer, Amanda (Alan) Helfer, Blaine (Cyndi) Boyer, Erica (Mark Monroe) Boyer; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Jillian, Madisynn, Emma, Michalyn, Meghan, Jacob, Noah, Madison & Cole; sister, Janette (the late Gordon) Matter, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Eileen Martin; brother, Jeff and sister, Carole.
A Graveside Service will be held at Mount Rest Cemetery, St. Johns on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Woodland Hospice House, 2597 S. Meridian Rd, Mount Pleasant or to a charity of your choice.
For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel at 989-224-4422
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