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Of Whitmore Lake, MI, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her home. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter of Forrest & Eula Bonnette.

Shirley graduated from Marietta High School in Ohio. Shirley loved to cook. She was a cook at Stadium Tavern in Ann Arbor for many years. Shirley enjoyed catering after she retired. She fed everyone, and loved helping people.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Jerry) Anderson of Munith, Woodrow Loy of Hartland, Cheryl Fleming of Spring Arbor, James (Rhonda) Loy of Stockbridge, Lanny Loy of Whitmore Lake, Scott Loy of Ann Arbor, John Loy of Napoleon; her brothers, Jack Bonnette, Steve Bonnette, David Bonnette; her sisters, Charlotte Cowan, Janice Blake, Rilla Wetz; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph Loy; her siblings Gary Bonnette, Donna Hill, and Mary Patterson.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.

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