Shirley Mae Smith

March 2, 1940 June 3, 2017

Shirley Mae (Lewellen) Smith, 77, of Canadian Lakes died unexpectedly and peacefully with her family at her side on June 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughters Amy (Ken) VanderLaan of West Olive, Ann (Bryan) Zvibleman of Pleasant Ridge, sister Janet (David) Lynn of Elyria, Ohio, grandchildren Derek (Sara) Van Damme, Jake and Corey VanderLaan, Kirsten and Quinn Zvibleman, and former husband Brad of Ocala, Fla.

She was born in Parkersburg, WV, spent her youth in Mineral Ridge, OH, raised her children in Ravenna, Mich., and resided by the 9th tee in Canadian Lakes during her retirement years.

Shirley was passionate about the arts, her church, her family and her sports teams the Detroit Tigers and MSU basketball. A retired art educator from Coopersville Public Schools, she continued her artistic pursuits in recent years through Artworks Gallery in Big Rapids. An active member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Mecosta, Shirley sang with the choir and served as a volunteer Stephen Minister visiting homebound residents to share fellowship and communion. She also was active in recent years with the Greater Federation of Womens Clubs. If she wasnt traveling around the state, or country, cheering her grandchildren in sporting events she could be found watching her beloved Tigers or Spartans on TV.

There will be a memorial gathering for friends in Ravenna to visit with the family between 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13 at the Ravenna United Methodist Church, 12348 Stafford St., Ravenna. A celebration of Shirleys life will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at New Hope United Methodist Church, 7296 9 Mile Rd., in Mecosta, Mich. 49332, officiated by Pastor Greg Buchner. The family will greet friends an hour prior at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Artworks, 106 N. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 or New Hope UMC. Share a memory or condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at http://www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are being entrusted to Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home of Big Rapids.

Visitation Tuesday, June 13, 2017 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Ravenna United Methodist Church 12348 Stafford Street Ravenna,MI 49451 Celebration of Life Wednesday, June 14, 2017 05:00 PM New Hope United Methodist Church 7296 9 Mile Road Mecosta,MI 49332