Shirley Ann Luhouse (nee Wright), aged 89, from Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away November 15th, 2024 at home, with her family lovingly by her side. A cherished individual known for their kind, loving, caring, and witty personality, lived a life filled with tremendous love for her family and faith.
Shirley married Robert John Luhouse on July 25, 1954, in Dearborn. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2010. She is survived by her son, Robert John Luhouse, Jr. of Westland; her daughters, Linda Kaye (Darrell) Spruce of Chelsea, and Karen Marie Kehoe of Milford; 4 grandchildren, Sarah (Mike), Rachel (Devon), Bobby, and Eric (Kate); 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, and great-great-grandchild.
Shirley’s ancestors arrived in America from England in the late 1600’s. She was born at her grandparents farm house in Ohio. She spent much of her childhood learning about farm living by riding the horses as they pulled the plow for her grandpa and enjoying time with the barn animals. Her love of animals continued throughout her life. After her father’s untimely passing, she moved to Michigan at the age of ten with her mother. During her teen years, she became a tap dancer and performed in several recitals. Shirley graduated in the class of 1953 from Dearborn High School, where she met her future husband and went on to have three children. In her late 20’s, she taught herself how to drive prior to taking her drivers test. She proceeded to join a bowling league, a women's pinochle group, participated in her children's school functions, and enjoyed being a Sunday school teacher. Her love of music was apparent by her album collection. Her home was filled with the sounds of her whistling and singing. Later, she worked as a ward secretary at Oakwood Hospital until she retired in 2000. In her lifetime, she cherished her family and close friends. A woman of faith, her legacy exemplified love of family. Her kind, caring, witty personality will be greatly missed.
Services were held at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea on Tuesday, November 19th at Noon, with Reverend Douglas Campbell officiating. The family received friends Tuesday from 10:00am-12:00pm. Following the funeral, burial will be at Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia with a succeeding luncheon.
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I absolutely Loved your mom!
Shirley was so sweet and witty... Loved her sense of humor!
She was also so beautiful and it showed in her children!!!
I wish I could have been there for support, I didn't hear about your loss until after.
It was really nice to read about her childhood and accomplishments.
I'm sending healing Love and prayers