Shirley Ann Spires

January 25, 1944 - October 1, 2009

Shirley Ann Spires, 65, of Alden, previously of Venus, Florida, passed away on September 26, 2009 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1944 in Franklin, New Jersey, the daughter of the late John C. and Dorthy Ann (Raymond) Snook.Shirley married the late James Spires, Jr. on October 23, 1966 in Abbyville, Georgia. She was a truck driver for Morgan Driveaway and a meter reader for Glades Electric in Lake Port, Florida for many years. Shirley loved to fish and was an avid reader. Shirley is survived by her devoted children, Brandy L. (David) Miller of Alden, Sandy L Blake of Mancleona, Tonia R. (Brian) Servey of Elk Rapids, Conia M. Spires of Mancelona, Ivan L. (Laura) Spires of Norfolk, Virginia, Frank E. Bishop, Jr. of Fort Myers, Florida, Frankie (Sheila) Gazaway of Zofo Springs, Florida, and Tony E. Lamar of Alden; 20 cherished grandchildren; and 3 precious great-grandchildren.Preceding Shirley in death were her parents and her dear husband, James.A memorial service for Shirley will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Coldsprings Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Brent Bontrager officiating.Memorials may be given to K.A.I.R., P.O. Box 766, Kalkaska, MI 49646 or to Munson Hospice House, 210 Beaumont Place, Traverse City, MI 49684 Condolences may be left online at www.wolfeoneill.com.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.