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Shirley Crayton

January 12, 1936 — October 1, 2014

CRAYTON, Shirley June (Gragg) - Age 78, of Flint, went to her eternal home October 1, 2014. Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 8 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Flint. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions in her name to the Genesee County Humane Society, G-3325 S. Dort Hwy, Burton MI 48529. Shirley was born January 12, 1936 in Swannanoa, North Carolina, the daughter of Thad Agustus and Margaret (Rhew) Gragg. She attended Oakley High School in Asheville, NC. She married John "Bill" Crayton on July 21, 1953 in Greenville, SC and they moved to the Flint area. Shirley worked for the Genesee Merchant Bank and Security Credit Union as a loan officer for 15 years. She was active in Feline Rescue and followed Shepherd's Chapel television Ministries. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory: her husband of 61 years, John "Bill' Crayton; son, Robert (Tammy) Crayton of Grand Blanc; daughters, Sandra Crayton (fiance Terry MacDonald) of Flint, Carol (Gerald) Edwards of Ortonville, Terri (Chris) Wiksten of Denver, CO.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine (Jim) Reif of Burton; Aunt, Catherine Cogdill Taylor of Flint. She was preceded in death by daughter, Karen Jean (Carol's twin) in March of 1965; parents and parents-in-law. Special thanks to McLaren Home Health Care Hospice Services Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Visitation

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center
6063 Fenton Road Flint 48507, United States

Funeral Service

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 11:00 AM
Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center
6063 Fenton Road Flint 48507, United States
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