Shirley Ellen Farner

Shirley Ellen Farner obituary, Bloomfield, MI

Shirley Ellen Farner

Shirley Farner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Houghlin Funeral Home - Bloomfield on Jan. 31, 2026.
A Bloomfield resident, Ms. Shirley Ellen Farner, age 76, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. She was born May 20, 1949 in Clarkston, Michigan to the late Dolphus and Julia Dault Farner. Shirley was a retired employee of AT&T and was of the Catholic faith. She loved flowers and enjoyed gardening.

She is survived by her caregivers, Scott and Tammy Stewart of Bloomfield.

In honoring Shirley's wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be no public services. The Houghlin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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