Shirley Jean Dayton
April 27, 1926 - April 10, 2017
Shirley Jean Dayton of Grand Ledge passed away April 10, 2017 at age 90. Shirley was born April 27, 1926 to Harrison and Christine Millard, the oldest of three daughters. She married Forrest K. Dayton and raised four children: James, Bonnie, Bill and Scott. She worked for Grand Ledge Public Schools for twenty-three years in food service at Holbrook School. She was an active member of First Congregational Church, past member of Altar Society, Congregators and Charlotte Clark group at church. She was a former member of American Legion Auxiliary Post 48. She enjoyed meeting friends at McDonald’s, playing cards and bingo. She is survived by sons, Bill (LeeAnn) Dayton, Scott (LuAnn) Dayton; son-in-law, Dave Robertson; grandsons, Darren (Bridgit) Dayton, David (Jaime) Robertson, Andrew Dayton; granddaughters, Jill (Joseph) Fillingham, Laura (Rick) Riker; 12 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, former husband; son, James; daughter, Bonnie; grandson, Troy; sisters, Wilma and Joan. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with The Reverend Gregory J. Briggs, officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, Mid-Michigan Office, 1755 Abbey Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823 or Grand Ledge First Congregation UCC, 210 W. Saginaw Highway, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837.
Shirley Jean Dayton of Grand Ledge passed away April 10, 2017 at age 90. Shirley was born April 27, 1926 to Harrison and Christine Millard, the oldest of three daughters. She married Forrest K. Dayton and raised four children: James, Bonnie,... View Obituary & Service Information