Shirley Louise Peradota

Beloved wife of her late husband William, loving mother to Sheryl (Jeff) Geralds, Susan (Mark) Vincek, Shelley Faraci, and her son, the late Billy Peradota. Dear grandmother to Sara Geralds, Kyle (Katie) Geralds, Dayna Robertson, Jerrica (Charles) Fox, and Blake Clements. Great-grandmother to Henry, George, Edward, and Peter Geralds, and Cainan Clements. Shirley was pre-deceased by her parents, Ernest and Edna Surridge, as well as her sister Arlene (Robert) Kwecien and brother Mark Surridge. She is survived by many wonderful extended family members, friends, and neighbors. She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed.

As a child, Shirley loved tap dancing and showcasing her skills at USO shows. Later, she attended Detroit Southeastern High School. She and Bill met as teenagers and married shortly after high school on October 11, 1952. They moved to Missouri when Bill was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood with the US Army. When they returned to Michigan, Shirley and Bill built their home in Clinton Township, where Shirley lived independently until her passing. She and Bill enjoyed their numerous trips to Europe, Asia, and South America. They were married for 64 years.

Shirley attended Wayne State University and received a BA in Education in 1975. She worked as an assistant branch manager for a bank, and later managed finances for a paving company. Her greatest joys in life were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also had strong affections for her pet dogs.

There will be a springtime service at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI, followed by a celebration of life reception, with the dates to be announced later.