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Shirley Sova Obituary

SOVA, SHIRLEY E.; of Clarkston; passed away April 26, 2016; at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Jerome Sova; loving mother of the late Ronald (Sue) Sova, Sherrie (Don) Gilboe, Dennis (Beth) Sova, Charles (Sharon) Sova, and Tim Sova; proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Herbert Chamberlain, the late Hazel Bonsecour, Leo (Janet) Chamberlain, and Charles (Sharon) Chamberlain. Dear sister-in-law of Rosemary (Chester) Fenlon; and step-sister of Bill (Mary) Durfey, Barb Moulder, Jessie Kopp, and Paul (Patty) Durfey. Shirley was a dedicated member of St. Daniels Catholic Church for many years. She was known for her wonderful baked goods and enjoyed playing sports with her grandchildren. She was also an avid Detroit Tigers fan and loved spending time at their summer home in Cheboygan. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Daniels Catholic Church, 7010 Valley Park Dr., Clarkston. Family will receive friends Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at COATS FUNERAL HOME - WATERFORD. To send a condolence please visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Oakland Press from Apr. 26 to Apr. 27, 2016.

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Dan & Kathy Foular

April 29, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Lucy Bur Martinez

April 27, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for Shirleys family. I enjoyed visits with Shirley and Jerome when we were both visiting Janet and Leo.

Pamela Borsh

April 27, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all .

Star Hasenclever

April 26, 2016

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

Apr

28

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

Apr

28

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Coats Funeral Home - Waterford

3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

Apr

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Daniels Catholic Church

7010 Valley Park Dr., Clarkston, MI

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3141 Sashabaw Road, Waterford, MI 48329

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