Shirley J. Breaugh

Shirley J. Breaugh, 63 of Mancelona Township, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey.

Born February 17, 1963, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she was the daughter of Richard and Betty (Holton) Farr. Shirley grew up in Taylor, Michigan and was a graduate of Truman High School. She furthered her education at Davenport University, receiving an associates degree in Science with a minor of Medicine.

On August 15, 1981, Shirley married the love of her life, Lawrence Breaugh in Taylor, Michigan. They moved to Traverse City in 1983 and later to their Mancelona Township home.

Shirley worked at Grayling Mercy Hospital and Munson Medical Center as a medical billing coder. The company the hospitals contracted with, IMO from Rosemont, IL, was so impressed with her skills, they eventually hired Shirley and she became a lead coder, working with a team of IMO employees who worked from their homes around the country, sharing laughs and having fun along the way and always looked forward to their trips to Chicago, where Shirley got to be with her mapping team.

In her spare time, Shirley enjoyed hunting with her dad and Walleye fishing, water skiing, and especially, time with her family that included family vacation trips.

Shirley is survived by Larry, her husband of almost 45 years; her sons, Michel and Caleb, both of Mancelona Township; a brother, David (Carol) Farr of Southgate; a sister, Fay Farr of Ten Mile, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary Breaugh, Bill Breaugh, Kathy Leone, and Sherri Zoia; nieces and nephews, Lindley, Vita, Nichole, Marshall, Crystal, Allison, Tara, Lily, Marvin, John, Kimberly, Suzette, Kyle, Caitlin, Shawn, Ryan, Aaron, and Josh; and many other family and friends.

A celebration of Shirley's life will be held beginning at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Lake Harold in Lakes of the North. Those who wish are asked to consider memorial contributions to the American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org/how-you-can-help/ways-to-give/donate-now/

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