Shirley Ann Fay

Age 92, passed away January 14, 2025, in Roscommon, Michigan.  She was born July 1, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Frederick and Hildagard (Steinke) LeValley.  Shirley was raised in Ionia and graduated from Butterworth Nursing College.  She married Frederick Fay October 31, 1953 and they raised three sons Fred, Steve and Jeff.  Shirley enjoyed camping with her husband and sons, ice skating, snowmobiling, and just about anything outdoors with her family.  Shirely was the neighborhood watch lady and the one the kids went to when they scraped themselves up playing at the neighborhood park. Shirley loved to have a good time and was always up for an adventure. She loved being a grandma and always made their visits a special time. 

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick; and brother, Richard LaValley.  Surviving are her sons, Frederick (Barbara) Fay, II, Steven (Maureen) Fay, and Jeffrey (Beth) Fay; grandchildren, Kathryn (Justin) Niemchick, Erin (Justin) Lehman, Amanda (Justin) Fata, Molly (Caleb) Higbie, and Kristopher (Hannah Neahr) Kellogg; great-grandchildren, Jake, Lucas, Jaycie, Cecilia, Layla, Josie, and Enzo, as well as several nieces and nephews.  

DUE TO A NOROVIRUS OUTBREAK WITHIN THE FAMILY VISITATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE SERVICE HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE CEMETERY. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 11:30 A.M. AT CHAPEL HILL MEMORIAL GARDENS IN LANSING.

The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice in memory of Shirley Fay. 

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Steve Fay
January 16, 2025 at 9:04 am

Love you and miss you Mother

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Julie Secontine
January 16, 2025 at 12:14 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. I loved her wit, smile and warmth. My heart is with the Faye family.

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Maureen (Mo) McCarthy
January 16, 2025 at 6:46 pm

Sending heartfelt condolences to Fred and the whole family.

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Kathy Hadley
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 pm

Love to Fred, Barb and family! May your memories be a blessing!! Love you guys!

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Teresa (Cena) Heisser
January 18, 2025 at 7:20 am

My sincere condolences to the Fay Family. I’m so grateful to have known Shirley and experienced her amazing gifts of friendship and hospitality. My favorite memories with her are possibly the Reed City trailer in the woods. While the guys hunted we would visit the little town and have many fun conversations. Years later, it was always a good day to cross paths with her at Meijer. Her smirky smile was warm and contagious. As you know, she was a blessing to all. Hold on to those “Little things in life” that mean so much as you celebrate her life.

My heart is with you. Sending love.

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Troy and Deb Bigelow
January 18, 2025 at 8:20 am

Please know our Thoughts are with your family during this time of loss and Hoping for a speedy recovery of those in the family with the flu.

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Kelley (Rose) Schmitt
January 18, 2025 at 11:43 am

Thoughts and prayers to the family during their loss.

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Dee Tabor
January 18, 2025 at 12:37 pm

Shirley was a happy loving person, I’d pick her up for the senior luncheons at Emanuel. Had to always go looking for her because she was always helping someone. Lost touch with her after she moved. Shirley and Fred were faithful in attending 8am services. They were always so happy together. The picture is as I remember her. She loved her family!

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Merrilee Bashore
January 19, 2025 at 3:50 pm

Fred,Steve and Jeff, Your mom was the best! Everyone knew and loved Shirley! I am so thankful she was my good friend for so many years. We had many good times and laughs together. Also think we have caused some mischievous here and there..but in my defense I was innocent,lol. Hope you all are over your Novovirus and on the mend. Love you all. RiP Shirley, you are forever in my heart….

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STEPHANIE J BRILEY (Bernard)
January 20, 2025 at 5:15 pm

Shirley will be missed. We all had alot of good times up north! Miss her! She was a good hearted person!

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Timothy McKenna
January 21, 2025 at 6:42 pm

Steve and Jeff sorry to hear about your mom. Praying for you guys

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