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Shirley June Guthrie, 82, of Alpena died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center - Alpena.
Shirley June Hinkley was born in Alpena on May 28, 1944, to the late Leon and Dorothy (Madore) Hinkley. On Sept.25, 1962, she married James Guthrie. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2020. Shirley worked as an LPN at Alpena General Hospital, retiring after 30 years. A faithful Christian, Shirley shared her faith by teaching Sunday school and lifting her beautiful voice in song at church. Her love of singing also filled her home with music and joy. She coached softball for many years and loved following her grandchildren's sporting events.
Surviving are five children, Jodi (Jeff) Gilmet, Terri Davis, Bonnie Kyes, Tom Guthrie, Harry (Amy Schultz) Guthrie; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; six sisters, Mary Lou (Chuck) Thompson, Connie (Faye) Williams, Trudy Withun, Betty Green, June Wooten; Pat Greenfield; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Guthrie was preceded in death by son-in-law, Keith Davis; granddaughters, Kristina Gilmet, Trisha Moran; twp sisters, Billie Ann Hinkley and Barbara Dege.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been handled by the Bannan Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Huron Shores Little League or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.