Shirley Anne Day

Shirley Anne Day (Crisovan), age 79, of Adrian, Michigan, passed from this life to the next on April 18, 2024. She was surrounded by her children, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings, and their children. She was born on November 30, 1944, in Ypsilanti to Russell Crisovan and Adreath Holmes Crisovan, and was known for her creativity, stunning beauty, and care for animals. In her free time, Shirley enjoyed gardening, flower arranging, and home decorating. She was an avid reader and a loyal viewer of the same soap operas for over 60 years. Shirley attended Bennett and Edmonson Schools in Ypsilanti, and Saline High School, returning for her GED in 1991. She began her work on the family farm, Crisovan’s Country Market, before attending Cosmetology School in Ann Arbor. Shirley worked for several salons in both Ann Arbor and Saline before opening her own beauty shop in her home on Willis Road in Saline, next to the farm. She also enjoyed retail management for a few years with K-Mart Corporation and opened her own Wonder Shoppe in Oscoda. While in Oscoda, she went back to school for a Home Health Aide and a Nursing Assistant (CENA), caring for others until full retirement. Shirley attended First United Methodist Church in Saline with her parents, siblings, and children in her early years. She was a lifelong believer of Jesus Christ and loved him deeply. Shirley is survived by her son Mel (Kim) Herbert, her daughters Melany (Darryl) Chalker and Mechelle (Mike) Mahnke; six grandchildren Jerry (Erin) Losee III, Mikayl (Ashley) Losee, Cody (Leslie) Herbert, Shawna Herbert, Sabrina Mahnke, and Braeden Mahnke, thirteen great grandchildren Bryan, Alyssa, Nathan, Dane, Evan, Scott IV, Layla, Evena`, Ellsworth, Aaleyah, and Khalia; four siblings Russ (Debbie) Crisovan, Alice (Ken) Wimple, Marion (Steve) Clark, Anna (George) Miller, sister-in-law Colleen Crisovan, Goddaughter Krista Eyler, and a plethora of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved husband George Day, her younger brother Michael Crisovan, grandparents Mike and Anna Crisovan, and Ed and Alice Holmes, and many aunts and uncles. A Memorial Service is being planned at First United Methodist Church in Saline on Tuesday, April 23 at 11am, with a visitation planned from 9:30-11am. A luncheon will follow. Rev. Melany Chalker will be officiating. Shirley spent a lifetime helping others, both humans and animals. Memorial contributions can be made to the Discretionary Fund at First United Methodist Church in Eaton Rapids (where her daughter pastors) to help those struggling, or the Humane Society to help animals without a home.

Shirley Anne Day

November 30, 1944 - April 18, 2024