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Susan "Susie" M. Shay

Born: 9/20/1958
Died: 8/13/2021
Age: 62
Community: Durand, MI

Susan "Susie" M. Shay, age 62 of Durand, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel with the Rev. Fr. Bill Wegher officiating. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

Susie was born on September 20, 1958 in Flint to the late Joseph and Virginia (Hodge) Yates. She attended Swartz Creek High School, graduating in 1976. on August 13, 1977, Susie married Mike Shay in Swartz Creek and together raised 3 sons. Susie had a gift as an artist, whether it be pottery, sculpting, woodworking or painting. She enjoyed fishing and being in her garden but above all she loved the time spent with her family.

Susie is survived by her husband, Mike, of 44 years; 3 sons: Justin (Tara) Shay, Jake (Crystal Yount) Shay, Tanner (Mollie) Shay; 4 grandchildren: Astrid, Porter, Grady and Hayes; 3 sisters: Gail (BJ) Baker, Julie (Rob) Edwards, Martha Rusinko and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers: Joe and Dave Yates.

Memorial contributions given in Susie's name are suggested to Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee. Online condolences may be shared with her family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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  Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429

Phone: (989) 288-3106

Web Site: http://www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Visitation
Date:   8/18/2021
Time:   11:00 AM
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday one hour prior to the service.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   8/18/2021
Time:   12:00 PM
 
Location:   Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429

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Official:   Rev. Fr. Bill Wegher

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