BOHNARD, Shirley J. – age 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Vassar, Michigan. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 8, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. with one hour of visitation prior to the service at Brown Funeral Home – 1480 E. Hill Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Brown Funeral Home. Shirley was born on October 16, 1936 in Nettleton, Arkansas to the late Cuthbert and Eathel (Fenwick) Powell. Shirley graduated from Flint Central High School in 1955 and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for over 40 years. She worked as a meat wrapper at Hamady’s for 35 years and at Kessel’s for 5 years. She was a member of many social clubs Shirley enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Shirley was an extremely loving, caring, and giving person. She would make friends wherever she went. Shirley was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her children: James Bohnard, William (Carla) Bohnard, Nanette Smithingell, Christine (Dan) Calvery; grandchildren: Randy (Tina) Brandshaw II, Josh (Lyndsey) Bohnard; 10 step grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; special family members: Herb Herrick, Steve (Linda) Herrick, Susan (Dave) Goff; many nieces and nephews; and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Bohnard; companion, Don Herrick; Jane Herrick, Diane Herrick, Shaquante Diehl; her parents; brother, Woody Powell; daughter, Melinda Aumiller; sister, Shelby Berry; and best friend, Betty Lesko. The family would like to send a special thank you to Nicole and Blade Merrow for opening their home, their kindness, and their love for Shirley. Please visit www.brownfh.com to leave online condolences for the family.
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