Shirley Ann Fay

1936 - 2022

In loving memory of our mother Shirley Ann Kope Fay (born October 18, 1936, died June 7, 2022). Shirley was born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of David Kope and Evelyn Baker. She graduated from John Harris High School in 1954. After marrying her husband on March 2, 1954, she lived briefly at Fort Eustis before settling down with her family in Clinton Township, MI. In addition to raising her children, she was active as a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer at St. Thecla Catholic School, and managed her family's many vacations. Shirley and her husband Robert traveled throughout the US and spent their retirement years between their homes in Michigan and Texas. They enjoyed dancing, making new friends and learning about the many places they visited. Shirley is survived by her children Robert, Jr. (Kathryn Hogan), Deborah Jo Standish (William), Anna Mary Tallon (Tom) and Kathryn Rose Pary (James); 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held in Holly, MI on August 12, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.