Shirley Ann Varney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Ann Varney, 89, of Standish & Bay City, our generous, kind, and patient mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Brian’s House. Shirley was born in Detroit on February 21, 1931, the daughter of the late Norman and Elsie (Sprague) Hewer. Throughout life, Shirley worked as a housekeeper at the hospital in Standish. In 1989, Shirley was united in marriage to Paul Varney. Shirley was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church. Always willing to help, Shirley was known for being a wonderful homemaker. She loved watching and supporting her grandchildren in all they did. Shirley’s loving ways will live on in the hearts of her family for years to come. Shirley is survived by her two children, Jerri Amick and Milton McCabe; grandchildren, Jennifer, Steven, Patrick, and John Paul Amick; Ashley, Brandon, Dana, Desiree, Milton, Christian, and Bradley McCabe; many great-grandchildren; brother, Norman Hewer (Lynn) and sister-in-law, Barb Hewer, along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Paul Varney; son-in-law, John “Jack” Amick, and siblings, Donna (Norm) Thidie, Milton (Carolyn) Hewer, and Pat Hewer. Shirley’s family will be present to receive visitors on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10:00 AM until Shirley’s 11:00 AM Memorial Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Pastor Joe Atchinson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be directed to the wishes of the family. The entire family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to McLaren Hospice and Brian’s House for their compassionate care. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Shirley Ann Varney

February 21, 1931 - July 12, 2020