of Clarkston, died December 22, 2015 at 84 years of age. Loving wife of the late Leonard; beloved mother of Eric (Dana) Rose, Karen (Ted) Smith, Ann (Tom) Exel, Noelle (Danny) Kapson, and the late Leonard (friend Mary) Rose; grandmother of 8; great grandmother of 2; sister of Phyllis Vintze, Audrey Meyer, and Jerome Riley. Preceded in death by 5 siblings. Shirley was a great wife, mother and a true lady with a great sense of humor. She was a lifelong learner, always up to date on politics and current events. She loved to play the piano, as well as an avid football and baseball fan..