Shirley Jean Austin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Jean Austin of Grand Ledge, Michigan; a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2016. Shirley was born January 10, 1947 in New Orleans, LA.Shirley was known for her amazing decorating skills with years at Countryside in Dewitt. She enjoyed many adventures over the years as a tour guide with Travel Adventures, Lapeer, MI. Her love for Christmas will be remembered by many with her magnificent Christmas trees; her joy of playing cards and games with family! Shirley truly enjoyed the precious moments with family and friends, with a contagious laugh we won’t forget. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Phyllis and Gil Blevins. She is survived, by husband of 49 years, Robert Austin, son Chris Austin and daughter Kacy (Dan) Goeckel, grandchildren SGT. Robert Austin USMC, MacKenzie Austin, Darragh and Regan Goeckel; brother Rick (Karen) Blevins and sister Cindy Cheger and Janis Boling; and niece and nephews John Nyboer, Robert Boling and Becky Welch. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016, 11:00am at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Keith Treman, officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00am until the time of the service at 11:00am. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Red Cross – Michigan Region, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, 100 Mack Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48201

Shirley Jean Austin

January 10, 1947 - February 10, 2016