Shirley Ann Rebant's Obituary
Shirley Ann (Taylor) Rebant, age 93, passed peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on December 9th, 2024. Shirley was born on November 24th, 1931, in Detroit, MI to the late Clarence Sedney Taylor (Bertha Clara Haezebrouck). Eventually came to work for the Chrysler Corporation, where she retired as a clerk in 2002.
She married the late Frank C Rebant, Jr. in 1964, and raised her son. Her siblings were the late Robert and the late Elanore.
Shirley was a deeply religious person who was raised Baptist. In her later life she attended, as she was able, the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church where her son and son-in-law attend.
A lifetime resident of Warren, Michigan, she lives in the home her parents built. Shirley was a constant gardener and thrived on tending her flower and vegetable garden. Her favorite place was to be sitting in the yard on a sunny day taking in nature.
She is survived by her son Ronald (Edward Priebe) Rebant, 4 grandchildren; Andrew (Lisa) Rebant, Eric (Amanda) Rebant, Emma Thorpe, and James Thorpe, and 6 great-grandchildren. Shirley’s other grandchildren are Mellisa (James) Hoffmeyer, John (Patsy) Sobiesiak, Jr., Kyle Tempalski, and her 7 great-grandchildren. Shirley’s nephew Robert Jr (Janelle) Taylor of Colorado. And Jeffrey (Christina) Taylor of Virgina. Her niece Kathy Watson and great nephew James Watson, both of Florida. And her nephew Don Freytag of Florida.
A memorial service will be held at the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church @ 11am on December 21, 2024. With a luncheon served at the church following the service. Any flowers can be sent to the church. Or memorial contributions can be made to Michigan Human Society or Karmanos Cancer Research Center.
Shirley lived a quiet and peaceful life and was vibrant and charming until the last few months of her life on this earth. She wanted to pass in her home watching her last sunset. Her wish was granted. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to share a memory or light a candle.
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