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Shirley Sullivan Obituary

Sullivan, Shirley D. 5/25/1930 - 8/20/2017 Grand Blanc, Michigan Shirley Doreen Sullivan, age 87, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11804 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc. Father Dan Westermann celebrating. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 12-2pm and 4-8pm with a Rosary Service at 7pm at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, and again on Friday, one hour prior to mass, beginning at 9:30am at church. Shirley was born on May 25, 1930 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada to parents Lester and Flora (McGregor) Balliett. She married Dr. McDermott R. Sullivan, M.D. on February 17, 1953. Shirley worked as a nurse for many years for Genesee Memorial and St. Joseph Hospitals. She lived in Flint from 1953 to 1965 when she moved to Grand Blanc. She received her nursing degree from Regina General Hospital. Shirley was a long time member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Warwick Hills Country Club and the Genesee County Medical Auxiliary. Surviving are children Susan (Sullivan) Barclay, Portland, OR, Janet (Davis) Sullivan Grand Blanc, MI, Steven and Lori Sullivan, Dallas, TX, Patty (Sullivan) and Noel Casey, Grand Blanc, MI, Joe and Linda Sullivan, Vancouver, WA, Linda (Sullivan) and Kevin Davey, Warwick, RI, Nancy (Sullivan) and Jimbo Heard, Basalt, CO, Kathy (Sullivan) and Alan Matney, Ann Arbor, MI, Barb (Sullivan) and Ernie Kollar, Carbondale, CO; 21 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents Lester and Flora Balliett; husband McDermott R. Sullivan, M.D.; son, Michael M. Sullivan; son-in-law Glen N. Barclay, M.D.; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jack Mathieu, brother and sister-in-law Barry and Sandra Balliett; several nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, Genesee County Medical Society Alliance (GCMSA: 4438 Oakbridge Dr. Suite B, Flint, MI 48532), or 1st Care Club of Flint, Inc. (6050 Rolling Green Dr., Grand Blanc, MI 48439).

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Published by Flint Journal from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2017.

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Julie Fauth

August 27, 2017

To all of the Sullivan Family,

I seem to have some of my best childhood memories spending time with Kathy at the Sullivan House. Your amazing mother (needing two grocery carts to shop) made family dinners for the whole gang plus friends, and managed to squeeze everyone around the kitchen table.
Her energy, priorities, and love made her a joy to be around, and her no-nonsense way of living assured that no one would sweat the small stuff. I loved your mother and I am sending hugs to all of you.

So sorry I couldn't be there to offer my support.

Julie

Jim Corbett

August 25, 2017

My condolences to the whole Sullivan family. Your mother was a great person and so very strong and supportive of all her kids. I will always remember her laugh, great wit and directness. She was special.....

Laure Chema Atchinson

August 24, 2017

My deepest sympathy to Linda and the entire Sullivan family for the loss of your mother. I have such fond childhood memories of all the many fun times I spent at your home. You always made me feel so welcome. Sincerely, Laure

Chris Mathieu

August 24, 2017

My Deepest Sympathy on the loss of your mother Shirley. I'll never forget her warm smile and gracious welcome when our families got together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Sullivan Clan at this time.
Love Chris

Pat Matney

August 23, 2017

Shirley, we are so blessed to have your daughter, Kathy, in our family, we will all miss you. You and Mac and all your family are such a inspiration to what "family" means. Fly high my friend and say hello to all our loved one in heaven.

Don and Donna Brock

August 23, 2017

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Ruth and Don and their daughter Donna shared many happy times with Shirley during their winters in Florida - golfing, eating out and going to the movies. She was a wonderfully compassionate and dear friend and will be greatly missed.

Nancy Sullivan-Heard

August 22, 2017

Shirley Sullivan, devoted wife and mother who instilled strong sense of family in us kids! We will remember her endless energy and being a good sport! "The best testament to a parent is to hear them describe them to a friend."
I love you mom and miss you already!!

Julie Dolan

August 22, 2017

The Chaplet of The Divine Mercy was also said for Shirley.

August 21, 2017

We are so sadden by the passing of a wonderful friend and mother of our
daughter-in-law, Barb Kollar. We know Shirley is in the loving hands of our
Blessed Lord and once again greeting her dear husband Mac and Son Mike.
Our prayers go out to all of the Sullivan Family.
Stay close you are a beautiful Family.

The Julie Kollar Clan

Julie Dolan

August 21, 2017

Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. We will say a Rosary for Shirley.

God Bless,
Julie and Bob Dolan
(Floyd and Laura Balliett's Granddaughter)

Marnie Oliver Ingvaldson

August 21, 2017

To my dear cousins,

I grieve with you in the loss of Shirley Balliett Sullivan...your mother and grandmother. She was the eldest grandchild of Paul Jones Balliett and Mabel Adeline Folkestad and will be greatly missed. But her spirit and loving heart will live in memory...
May you all find comfort in her memory and her beautiful life and hope in the presence of a loving God.

Lovingly,

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