Of Dexter, Michigan. At age 75, passed away after a decade long battle against cancer on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born September 26, 1946 in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of Joseph & Lillian (Mullins) Anderson.

Shirley spent many years working in the Chelsea School District. She worked in the lunch room at North Creek and Beach Middle schools, and she retired after several years as a school bus driver for Chelsea schools. Shirley was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for many years.

On April 15, 1966, she married Patrick Henry Taylor, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Patrick (Kandi) Taylor, Paul (Nikki) Taylor; two brothers, Rick and Jim; five sisters, Lorene, Jewell, Patty, Bonnie, Frankie; three grandchildren, Haven, Willow, Siena; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 8, 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel, with a vigil service at 7:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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