Shirley Marie Laing
December 20, 1958 - March 24, 2022
Shirley Marie Laing, age 63, died on March 24, 2022. She was born in Warren, Michigan from a family of 16 children, 12 brothers and 3 sisters, and was the 11th child. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert S. Laing; son Eric R. Laing; sisters Violet Whittie and LaVonne Whittie; brothers Jerry Whittie, Oscar Whittie, Dempy Whittie, Marvin Whittie, Richard Whittie, Dennis Whittie, Jack Whittie, Andrew Whittie; and her parents Sonia and Karl Whittie. Shirley is survived by her loving children Michael Laing, Sarah Laing, and April Simpson; grandchildren Natalie Sanders, Joshua Roberts, Marissa Roberts, Mason Roberts, Alexander Roberts, Arica Roberts; and great-grandchildren Adalynn Sanders, Kaiden Dodd; sister Darlene Bell; brothers Joe Whittie, Cliff Whittie, Johnny Whittie; and many nieces and nephews. Shirley graduated Athens High School in Troy in 1978. She retired as a CNA after 24 years at Clintonaire. She had a passion for working with the elderly. A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2nd at 10am followed by an 11am service at Power and Praise Worship Center, 1405 East Pearl Avenue in Hazel Park. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to share a memory or light a candle.
Shirley Marie Laing, age 63, died on March 24, 2022. She was born in Warren, Michigan from a family of 16 children, 12 brothers and 3 sisters, and was the 11th child. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert S. Laing; son Eric R. Laing;... View Obituary & Service Information