Nedra Jean Shanks, age 77 of Ludington passed away on Thursday October 16, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1937 in Ludington, daughter of Eugene and Rosetta (Wing) Smith. She attended Ludington High School and graduated with the class of 1955. Nedra married Thomas Shanks on March 20, 1965 in Scottville. Nedra worked for many years with her sister, Karel Kae Schott at Longfellow Towers in Ludington as a housekeeper, retiring in 1998. Nedra is survived by her husband Thomas Shanks of Ludington; daughters, Sherri (Tim) Oleniczak of Ludington and Robin (Roger) Hilliard of Muskegon; grandchildren, Shelby (Ase) Personette of Ludington, Rylie Oleniczak of Ludington, Stephanie Davis of Ludington and Nathan Davis of Vermont; great-grandchildren, Kristie and Austin Jensen; sisters, Suzanne (Duane) Smith and Karel Schott both of Ludington; brothers, Michael (Carol) Smith and Terry (Peg) Smith both of Ludington; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, great-granddaughter, Skylar Jensen and brother-in-law, Roger Schott. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Monday October 20, 2014 at Oak Grove Funeral Home in Ludington with Father Wayne Wheeler officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00AM until time of service. Burial will follow at Pere Marquette Catholic Cemetery in Ludington. Memorial contributions in memory of Nedra may be directed to Hospice of Michigan. Please feel free to share a memory or photo with Nedra’s family at www.oakgrovefh.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
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Nedra Shanks
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