Obituary: Shirley J. Roller

Shirley J. (Chavey) Roller (March 12, 1925 – August 29, 2022)

Shirley J. Roller, age 97, of Manchester, MI, passed away on August 29, 2022. She was born March 12, 1925 in Redford, MI to Leslie and Lenora (Pardonnet) Chavey. Shirley was a life-long member of Manchester United Methodist Church and the Manchester American Legion. She enjoyed spending time with her bowling girls, golfing partners, and swimming friends.

She will always be cherished by her four daughters, whom she always supported and loved. She will be remembered for her virtues of compassion, hard work, and selflessness, and her dedication and service to the Manchester United Methodist Church. Shirley was a wonderful cook and was famous for her German potato salad, wonderful family dinners, and pretzels.

Shirley is survived by four daughters: Sandra (Tom) Hamilton-Tilly of Algonac, MI, Robin (Walt) Sommers of Philadelphia, PA, Michelle (Rad) Garrott of Liberty, TN, Jill Roller (Steve Lyos) of Chelsea and Manchester; her grandchildren, Cameron (Dalila) Smeak, Amanda (Cameron) Scott, Adam (Andie) Macomber, Mindy Witting, Tom (Gina) Tilly, Phillip (Dena) Garrott, Billy Sommers; great-grandchildren, Austin Smeak, Addison Scott, Rosalie Macomber, Armani Garcia, Mitch Witting, Garrett Tilly, Vance Tilly, Kira Tilly, Phoenix Garrott, and Alexandria Garrott; one brother, Gary (Nancy) Chavey of Manchester; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Duane “Chink” Roller; sister, Lorraine (John) Dunny; and brother, Grant Chavey; and son-in-law, Gary Hamilton.

A funeral service was held on Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Manchester United Methodist Church. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manchester, MI. The family received friends at the church prior to the time of service.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Manchester Methodist United Church, Oak Grove Cemetery Association of Manchester, or the Manchester American Legion. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.