Shelley Ann Johnson
January 9, 1953 — August 15, 2016
Eben Junction
Shelley Ann Johnson, age 63, peacefully passed away on the morning of August 15, 2016, surrounded by loved ones at the home of her mother, Irene Johnson. Shelley was involved in an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury last November. Since that time, she has had several surgeries and complications that ultimately, led to her passing. Shelley resided in Florida at the time of her accident but was brought home to Eben, MI to be cared for by her family.
Shelley was born on January 9, 1953, in Marquette, MI and graduated from Eben High School. She was employed by Bell Telephone Company/AT&T for 16 years, starting as a receptionist and working her way up to management. Later, she worked for Dr. Stevens & Hardie Family Practice in Marquette, MI as a medical biller/receptionist.
Shelley was a loving mother to her son, Jake (25), who was her pride and joy. In addition to being a mom, Shelley was an adventurous person who was full of life. She loved to travel and was a dreamer who always followed her heart. Shelley was very active, you could often find her doing yoga, dancing, out walking, and most recently, playing pickle ball, doing water aerobics or golfing. Shelley was an outgoing person and made friends everywhere she went. She had a kind heart and always a beautiful smile.
Shelley is survived by her son - Jake Johnson of Pittsburgh, PA; her mother - Irene Johnson of Eben Junction, her two sisters - Sheila (Wayne) Richmond of Eben Junction and Sheri (Vince) Clark of Riverview, FL; her two brothers - Barry (Rachel) Johnson of Eben Junction and Cliff Johnson, Jr. of Rumely; and loving nieces and nephews – Ethan, Kaitlyn, Lindsey, Shayne, Trisha, Terry, Jaylen, and Makayla. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Johnson and a sister, Suzette.
Services will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Sion Lutheran Church in Chatham. Visiting time with family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Pastor Paul Kelto will conduct Shelley’s memorial service at 11:00 a.m.