Shirley Ann Baldwin

BALDWIN, Shirley Ann - Age 73, of Grand Blanc, passed away August 15, 2023. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Friday, August 18, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. A Rosary will be prayed 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.  A private family service will be held on Saturday. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Shirley was born July 1, 1950 in Fall River, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Viveiros) Rapoza and was a 1968 graduate of Kalkaska High School. Shirley owned and operated Shirley's Cafe in Linden. She had lived in Grand Blanc for 50 years and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, bird watching, going to her grandchildren's sporting events and most of all spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Henry Nolff of Grand Blanc, Becky VanDriessche of Durand, Tony (Erica) Nolff of Grand Blanc, Rick (Brandy) Nolff of Davison, Brian Nolff of Grand Blanc; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (Don) Krumlauf of Kalkaska; brothers, Busty (Missy) Rapoza of Kalkaska, Darrell (Sandy) Rapoza of Grand Blanc, Art (Pam) Rapoza of Kalkaska; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Patrick Baldwin; sister, Vivian LaBombarbe; brother, Joe Rapoza; son-in-law, Pete VanDriessche; sister-in-law, Jackie Rapoza; daughter-in-law, Deborah Nolff. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.