Shirley Ann Lyons

Shirley Ann Lyons obituary, Jackson, MI

Shirley Ann Lyons

Shirley Lyons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hampton Funeral Homes - Hillsdale on Dec. 26, 2025.
Shirley Ann Lyons of Hillsdale, Michigan passed away on December 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 31, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Kingsley and Edna (Barnett) Gustley.
Shirley is survived by five children, Jackie (Kenneth) Rosbury, John (Wanda Fletcher) Rader, Don (Gayle) Smalley-Rader, Darlene (Brian) Fast, and Dayton (Chris Lyon) Lyons; five grandchildren, Josh (Lyssa) Rader, Jake (Heather) Rader, Mason Stoll, Caitlynn Stoll, and Eva Stoll; three great grandchildren, Carter Rader, Jonah Rader, and Marley Burcham; and two siblings, Helen and Nonie.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; her husband, Carl Lyons; and eight siblings.
Shirley enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and scrapbooking. She also enjoyed traveling and sightseeing whenever she could. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, and friend, who will be greatly missed.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at the Hampton Funeral Home in Hillsdale on Saturday, January 3, 2026 beginning at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Mike Prince officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, from 12:00 pm until the time of the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hillsdale County Senior Services Center. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhomes.com to sign the guestbook and/or send a condolence to the family.
Hampton Funeral Home – Hillsdale
517-437-0605
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