Shirley O'brien

Shirley E. O'brien, 65, of Mancelona, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011 at her home. Shirley was born on August 16, 1945, in Alma Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Leota Antes. She is survived by her son, Paul Jr (Lorraine) Flower of Colorado Spring, CO; four brothers, Bob, Matt, George, and Ronnie; four sisters, Lucille, Judy, Kathy and Fay; six grandchildren, Brandi Goss, Paul Flower III, Heather Armetta, Thomas Flower, James Flower and Daniel Flower; four great-grandchildren, Paul Flower IV, Anthony Armetta, Amya Armetta and Carson Flower. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Helen. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Shirley's home, 492 Korr Road, Mancelona. Memorial contributions may be made to her son, Paul Flower through the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, PO Box 307, Mancelona, MI 49659. Please sign Shirley's online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com