Shirley Marie Blakely

Shirley Marie Blakely, age 67 of Freeport, Michigan, passed away on December 20, 2019. Shirley was born on June 16, 1952, the daughter of Dennis and Alice (Nash) Frederickson.

Shirley was a 1971 graduate of Lakewood High School. On December 1, 1972, she married Randy Blakely. Shirley worked at Pennock Hospital and Dr Wildern's Office until her retirement.

Shirley was a member of the Hastings Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed camping, golf, mushrooming, being part of the fearsome five, fishing at Little Shag Lake, playing softball with D&H Builders Girls, and shot a hole-in-one at Tyler Creek Hole #8.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, brother Denny Dale Frederickson, granddaughters Olivia and Emma Blakely, Sister-in-law Gay Blakely, father-in-law Clare Blakely, and Special Aunt Marie Grinnell.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Randy Blakely, mother-in-law Joy Blakely, sons Kurt (Erin) Blakely, Kris (Tammy) Blakely, grandchildren Carson and Hannah Blakely, brothers-in-law Kelly Blakely, Bruce Blakely, sisters-in-law Jayne Blakely, Carol (Mark) Gates, Yvonne Frederickson, special nieces Tina (Kevin) Fisher, Stacey (Joe) Yeiter, special cousins Darrell (Cheryl) Grinnell and Sharon Neal and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation or Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a second visitation one-hour prior at Hastings Free Methodist Church, 2635 M-43, Hastings, MI. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.