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Shirley Lee Penrod

Born: 9/12/1938
Died: 8/25/2024
Age: 85
Community: Flint, MI

PENROD, SHIRLEY LEE– Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, passed away on August 25, 2024.

Shirley Tibbs was born on September 12, 1938, to Lindsey and Mamie Gibbs Tibbs in Jonesboro, IL.

Shirley spent her youth in and around Anna, IL, where she met her future husband, Bobby Penrod.

Shirley moved to the Flint area in 1955 with her family.

Bob and Shirley were married on July 16, 1955 in Durand, MI. They were married for 68 years when he passed on April 3, 2024.

She was an exceptional homemaker, with her family and her Lord being her priorities. She had varied interests including reading, puzzle books, gardening and camping. She was a wonderful cook and an exceptional housekeeper.

Shirley is survived by her children, Bobby Penrod, Jr. of Flint,
Ricky (Mary) Penrod of Swartz Creek and
Cheryl (Wade) Edwards of Critz, VA.

She leaves behind 3 grandsons, Jeffrey (Brianna) Penrod of Swartz Creek,
Jason (Lindi) Penrod of Navarre, FL and
Anthony Courtney of NC;

Sister, Janice (Frank)Murray of Anna, IL. Special sister-in-law, Esther Penrod. She also leaves 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Penrod; father, mother; beloved sister, Geraldine (Kirby) Patterson; beloved brother-in-law, Junior (Esther) Penrod; brothers, Vernon Tibbs, Charlie Tibbs, Bill Graves and Leon Graves and sister, Donna Bishop.

Special thanks to the Staff of Hyde Park Assisted Living in Flushing for their care and compassion.

A celebration of life may be held at a later date.

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Visitation
Date:   8/26/2024
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