Shirley Ann Carroll

Shirley Ann Carroll, 86, of DeWitt, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. She was born on June 2, 1938, in Marshall, Michigan, to Albert and Cecil Bidwell. Shirley grew up on a farm surrounded by animals and cherished her childhood companion, a horse named "Hip." She attended a one-room schoolhouse near her home before pursuing higher education at Western Michigan University, where she graduated in 1957 with a degree in Secretarial Studies.

Shirley began her career at the Calhoun County Courthouse, where she met the love of her life, Dorian Carroll. The two were married on October 4, 1958, and shared 63 wonderful years together until Dorian’s passing. Shirley’s greatest joy was raising their four children and witnessing them build successful lives and families of their own.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley found happiness in family gatherings and cherished her winters spent with Dorian in Bradenton, Florida. She was a long-time member of DeWitt Redeemer United Methodist Church and will be remembered for her warmth and dedication to her loved ones.

Shirley is survived by her children: Kay Carroll of Okemos; Gene (Wendy) Carroll of Clarkston; Karen Lockwood of Williamston; and Dean Carroll of Wilmington, NC. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren: Ryan (Lauryn) Carroll, Kurtis (Patricia) Carroll, Leah (Clayton) Thompson, Lyndsey Lockwood, Alyssa Lockwood, Andrew Lockwood, Rachel (Luke) Wisniewski, Nicholas (Britt) Carroll, and Kelly Carroll; as well as six great-grandchildren: Leonard, Thomas, Luke, Everett, Lucy, and Henry. Shirley is also survived by her brothers Russell (Joyce) Bidwell and John (Bonnie) Bidwell and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Dorian Carroll, granddaughter Lauren Rosenthal, and son-in-law Bradley Lockwood.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 2nd at 2:00 PM with a luncheon to follow at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 205 E Washington St., DeWitt, MI. The family will begin receiving guests an hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue, MI at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Careline Hospice Care. Please refer to their information below. Shirley’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.