Shirley Hanako Sexton died Saturday, October 26 at the Iron County Medical Care Facility.

She was born July 1, 1931 in Maui and joined the US Army as a WAC in the early 1950s. She married David (Super X) Sexton on April 4, 1953. They resided in Paulding, MI and had four children: Sherril (Gregg) Anderson of Paulding; Scott (Brenda) Sexton of Paynesville; Doug (Marilyn) Sexton of Paulding and Richard (Wendy) Sexton of Powers, MI. She had 13 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Shirley worked at the Forest Service Nursery and babysat for many Paulding children. She was a homemaker. Her kitchen was the hub of Paulding with the smell of coffee, baking bread and pasties. She also enjoyed her Friday nights with her Bingo friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, grandson, and husband, David (Super X) Sexton.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel. Visitation will begin at noon and continue until the time of service. A luncheon will follow at Twilly's. The Cane Funeral Home-Bruce Crossing Chapel is assisting the family.