(1930-2024)

When she retired from St. Peter the Apostle School in Harper Woods, Michigan, in 1995, the school declared May 17 of that year as “Sister Shirley Day.” After all, considering that she taught there for twenty-three years, she had certainly made her mark on the school, its staff, and its students.

In the tributes published in the school newsletter that week, the staff’s remembrances of her included these:

“Sister Shirley is a teacher who stops at nothing when it comes to motivating her students. She’s even been known to dance on the table for her fourth grade students.”

“Sister Shirley exemplifies what it means to be a fair but firm teacher. As her former student and now colleague, I have nothing but the utmost respect and admiration for her.”

“Sister Shirley has been an exemplary role model, as well as a dedicated religious woman to the teaching profession and to the hundreds of students she has taught.”

Read more about Sister Shirley (PDF)

Memorial gifts may be made to Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 East Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI, 49221. 

Sister's Memorial Card (PDF)

Vigil and Funeral Recordings

Recording of Sister Shirley's Vigil Service - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

Recording of Sister Shirley's Funeral Mass - After clicking the link, download the recording by right-clicking on the video choosing "Save video as." Worship Aid (PDF)

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