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Shirley Denison Obituary

Shirley Mae Denison Holt Born March 2, 1936 in Williamston, Michigan daughter of the late Ed and Kathryn (Phillips) Bartlett passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the age of 74. Surviving are four children, Gregg (Cheryl) Denison, Brian (Lynn) Denison, Patrick (Rhonda) Denison, and Cindy (John) Bitgood; eleven grandchildren; brother, Donald Bartlett; brother-in-law, William "Ted" (Jackie) Denison; sister, Karen (Tom) Fulcher; sisters-in-law, Donna Hayden, Ila Gardner, Helen Denison, Marion Pless, and Betty (Harry) Huguelet; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Denison, in 1998. Funeral services will be held at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel on Friday, June 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Wesley B. Emerson officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 9, 2010.

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June 14, 2010

Cindy, Gregg, Brian and Patrick, We are all so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were such good friends to my Mom (Della Jones). Renee Jones chapman

June 9, 2010

Brian and Lynn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry. Cathy Reed

Ken and Darleen Jones

June 9, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Shirley. She was a good friend and great neighbor. She will be missed by so many people.

June 9, 2010

To---Cindy-Gregg-Brian-and Patrick, and all her families-----Knowing your mom, sister, and friend has been a great thing for us.. We became good friends, and we're thinking of you all....Will see you all on Thursday night.....Love---Larry and June Decker....( Cindy and John's sister and brother-in-law)

Neenee Sanford-Gagne

June 9, 2010

Cindy, Gregg, Brian & Patrick, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I loved your mother more than you know, she was always there for me in troubled times. And we had some good times also. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

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