Shirley J. Donaldson, 85, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at Pilgrim Nursing Home, Plymouth.

She was born July 7, 1934, in Toledo, OH, to Harry Edward and Josephine Annetta (Bishop) Fisher.

She grew up in Toledo, OH. After her father passed away when she was 16, her mother remarried and they moved to Blissfield, Mich. That is where she met the love of her life, A. Glenn Donaldson. They raised four children. She was a stay at home mom and was active in her children’s activities. She was a Cub Scout den mother, brownie and Girl Scout leader and was active in PTA.

She moved to Plymouth in 1967 when Glenn was transferred from the Reading Michigan plant of Essex Wire to the Plymouth plant, formerly known as United Technologies. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a seven-year consolence guild, life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, 6919-Culver, American Legion Auxiliary 27, Plymouth Elks Lodge, Ladies of the Moose Lodge, National Society of Red Hats, local chapter, and Angels in Red.

She is survived by a son: Michael (Cathy) Donaldson, Beverly Hills, Fla.; and daughters: Kathyrn Denney, Plymouth; Jodelle (Marvin) Hardy, Plymouth; and Brenda (David) Hudson, Dunnellon, Fla.; 10 grandchildren: Stephanie (Erica) Hardy-Pike, Jason (Imelda) Denney, Derek (Diana) Hardy, AJ Donaldson, Corey (Marla) Denney, Kristina (Nicholas) Pitts, Gabrielle (Joe) Vires, Mark (Jamie) Cyrlik, Nicole (Cody) Bodzinski, and Ryan Donaldson; 28 great0grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is her step-sister: Bobbie Craft, Pfafftown, S.C.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Glenn in 1988; a son-in-law: David Hudson; and great-grandchild: Nevaeh Denney.

She was a very patriotic lady. She had five generations of relatives that served in the armed forces, including the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Marines.

She loved time with her family, her grandkids, and great grandkids, gardening, shopping and having garage sales. She did water aerobics at Ancilla, Swan Lake, Super 8, and then Lifeplex. She attended classes until her health issues. She was in failing health the last several years of her life. She passed away surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be held fro noon to 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Toni Carmer officiating.

Burial will be in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice.