Shirley Elaine Norton
January 16, 1926 - March 8, 2017
Shirley E. Norton of Grand Ledge passed away March 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born January 16, 1926 in Boyne City, Michigan to the late Andrew and Beatrice (Wright) Swift. Shirley was a longtime faithful member of St. Michael Parish. She enjoyed bird watching, sewing and animals, especially cats. Shirley also taught and called round dancing with her husband and together they looked forward to attending conventions and spending time with the many friends they had made through dancing. She is survived by her husband of over seventy-one years, Claude K.; children, Joyce (John) Malene and Frederick (Marjorie) Norton; grandchildren, Frederick (Julie) Norton Jr. and Janete Norton; 2 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Bill (Frieda) White and sister, Doris Mae Logsdon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 13, 2017, 11 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, Grand Ledge by The Reverend Fr. James Eisele. Rite of Committal will take place Tuesday at Rosedale Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 pm with a scripture service at 7:30 pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to McLaren Hospice, 1515 Cal Drive, Davison, Michigan 48423. The family would like to thank McLaren Hospice along with caregivers Briana VanDerpool and Rhea Buell for the support and loving care they provided Shirley.
Shirley E. Norton of Grand Ledge passed away March 8, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born January 16, 1926 in Boyne City, Michigan to the late Andrew and Beatrice (Wright) Swift. Shirley was a longtime faithful member of... View Obituary & Service Information