- Date Of Birth: February 17, 1923
- Date Of Death: November 14, 2017
- State: Michigan
Shirley Jeanette Barclay, age 94, passed away on November 14, 2017. Shirley was born February 17, 1923, in Sioux Falls, SD, the daughter of Frederick and Gyneth (Wallace) Huhn.
On July 20, 1945, she was united in marriage to Robert A. Barclay. She was a longtime resident of Portage area and for over 20 years, she was employed as a secretary with the Portage Public Schools. Shirley was a member of the Pathfinder Church (First UMC of Portage).
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert on September 15, 2009; also by her parents and by five siblings. Shirley loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, sewing, painting, cake decorating, and crafting. Surviving are her children, Stephen (Beverly) Barclay of Vero Beach, FL, David Barclay of Portage, Wendy (Sam) Thigpen of Charlotte, NC, and Gail (Phillip) Friedrick of Sparta, MI; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild due next year; 1 great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
