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September 14, 2012

Shirley Arvilla Lloyd

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TRAVERSE CITY — Shirley Arvilla Lloyd, 83, a retired sales clerk of Traverse City, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2012, at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born May 31, 1929, in Flint, she was the daughter of the late Leamon E. and Alma "Reva" (Odell) Lake.

A former resident of Anchorage, Alaska, Shirley returned to her native community of Traverse City and Williamsburg in 1992 to be closer to her family .

Shirley was a longtime member of the Williamsburg United Methodist Church and the Traverse City Senior Center, where she participated in many dances.

As hobbies she enjoyed photo scrap booking, decorating and serving as the family historian and record keeper. She was an amazing cook who loved to entertain. Shirley relished showering her family and friends with birthday and holiday cards.

Shirley will be fondly remembered for her pleasing, pleasant and kind-hearted personality. Her gentle soul will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her children; daughter, Sharon Lee Shields, of Washington; twin sons, Richard D. Krumm, of Buckley, and Robert (Barbara) R. Krumm, of Traverse City; siblings, Francis (Joyce) Lake, of Arkansas, Carol Krenselewski, of Alaska, and Larry (Sally) Lake, of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, Kathy Lake, of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Dawn (Thad) Philips, Darcy Harpp, Jeffrey (Michelle) Krumm, Angela Krumm, Michael (Jordan) Krumm and Marla Krumm; several great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, plus another one on the way; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by her son, William C. Krumm; sister, Marlene Nunley; and her brothers, Raymond and Donald.

Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at noon, with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Greg Wolfe will officiate. Following cremation burial will take place on the family lot at Circle Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg.

In remembrance of Shirley, memorials may be directed to VFW Cherryland Post #2780 Auxiliary or to the Father Fred Foundation. Envelopes may be obtained at the funeral home.

Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.

Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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