Lorraine Evelyn Spears, age 85, of Shelby, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Born in Muskegon, Lorraine built her life in Oceana County.

A lifelong gardener, Lorraine enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She was always on the lookout for a good yard sale, estate sale, or her weekly treasure hunt at Goodwill. After retiring from Howmet, Lorraine kept herself busy — volunteering at the church food pantry, working in her gardens, and spending time with her church friends, neighborhood group, and coffee circle

She was also a skilled canner, preserving everything from her garden. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, especially taking them blueberry picking. Sundays were always special to Lorraine, when she could gather with her church family, a time she looked forward to each week.

Lorraine is survived by: her children, Kenneth Spears and Diane Schultz; grandchildren, Nicholas (Jill) Spears, Autumn (Scott) Johnson, Kayla Schultz, Lydia Spears, and Colton Schultz; great-grandchildren, Maverick Spears, Oliver Johnson, and Raelynn Spears; brother, Jim Piper; nephew, Scott Piper; nieces, Lisa (Brian) German and Lori Piper; great-nieces and nephews, Breanna, Devyn, Scott, Ben and Aidan.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Earl and Gertrude (Hudson) Piper; husband, Donald Spears; brother, Ron Piper; infant siblings, Robert and Janice; and son-in-law, Chuck Schultz.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, at New Hope Community Church, 244 S. 79th Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455, with Pastor Chelsea Reynhout Officiating. Family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. until the start of the service at the church.

Please consider memorial contributions to: the Chuck Schultz Public Safety Scholarship at the Community Foundation of Oceana County, P.O. Box 902, Pentwater, MI 49449, or to Newaygo County Compassion Home, 20 S. Stewart Avenue, Fremont, MI 49412.

Arrangements are being handled by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby.

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