Shelly Ann Greenfield

It is with sadness we announce that Shelly Ann Greenfield, mother to Jerica Shakespeare and Merissa Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, after a hard battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her nursing home in Hastings, surrounded by family and staff who loved her.

Known for her strong will and feisty mouth, Shelly will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Shelly's family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing.

She is survived by her daughters, sister Sharon, brothers Chuck and Karl. Preceded in death by her husband Brad, Mother Sally, Father Charles, Brother Joe, and Sister Sara.

Shelly was born and raised in San Bernardino, California. where she attended High School. At eighteen she moved to Hastings with her family, and that's where she met Brad, and they were happily married for 38 years. Brad and Shelly started a family and bought a store. Everyone knew the boisterous red-headed woman who ran Cedar Creek Grocery and how generous she could be. The trick was to stay on her good side. Her free time was spent bowling, playing billiards, bird watching, sitting by a campfire, and crocheting.

Brad and Shelly spent their free time working on building their dream home together, but unfortunately, Shelly suffered a TBI in 2005. Brad took care of Shelly and honored her until he no longer could, and she was left to the peerless care of Thornapple Manor. At the Manor, Shelly was loved and well cared for. She spent her days playing cards, enjoying activities with staff, and watching classic movies.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, Michigan, 49058 on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary. Memorial contributions in memory of Brad and Shelly Greenfield can be made to Thornapple Manor, https://www.barrycf.org/funds/thornapple-manor/  or make send a check made out to Barry Community Foundation, Thornapple Manor Fund, 231 S. Broadway St.; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.