Shirley Edwards' Obituary
Shirley Edwards, age 97 passed away on May 20, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. She was born on December 14, 1925 in Birchleaf, Virginia to the late Tivis and Barbara Edwards.
Beloved wife of the late Howard Edwards. Loving mother of Bobby Edwards, Jimmie (Diane) Edwards, Jerry (Debbie) Edwards, and the late Jane Marie Bartz, who is survived by her husband, Dan Bartz. Cherished grandmother of Douglas (Lynn) Edwards, Justin Edwards, Nicole (Scott) Riojas, Andrea (Dave) Goniwiecha, Jeremy Edwards, Amanda Edwards, Sarah (James) Fabera, Jennifer (Eli) Viers, Bryan (Jessica) Edwards, Nathan (JoAnna) Beverlin, Travis (Melissa) Beverlin, Hillery (Valoree) Beverlin, Danny (Jamie) Bartz, Katie Bartz, and the late Jason Edwards. Shirley had 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is survived by four siblings Edgar, Janice, Lena, and Joan, and pre-deceased by her siblings, Ayers, Leonard, Burns, Tommy, Beatrice, Juanita, Geneva, and Lillian.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, May 25 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 26 at 11:00 am at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will be held at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.
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